Martins, J.T. and Nunes, J.M.B. (2010) Polychronicity and multipresence: A grounded theory of e-learning time-awareness as expressed by Portuguese academics' time concepts. In: Advances in E-Activities, Information Security and Privacy. 9th WSEAS Int. Conference on Information Security and Privacy, 14-16 Dec 2010, Merida, Venezuela. , 32 - 40.
Abstract
This paper makes an attempt to systematise and theorise the variety of time-bound terms and understandings used by academics for analysing and describing e-learning time properties. This temporal consideration has value in information systems development because, by taking into account polychronicity and multipresence as designated foci of academic processes and educational work rhythms, Higher Education Institutions will be able to implement e-learning systems which better fit academics' temporal behaviour. Recommendations are further advanced concerning the alignment of academics' time concepts with the properties of embedded e-learning.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2010 The Author(s). Reproduced in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | E-learning; Faculty time-awareness; Academic temporal profiles; Temporal performance management; Grounded Theory. |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Information School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 25 Mar 2014 10:48 |
Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2022 13:26 |
Published Version: | http://www.wseas.us/e-library/conferences/2010/Mer... |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:78274 |