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Paradigmatic Struggles in Academia  Emerging Difficulties with Delivering Learning Online Kelly Edmonds University of Calgary
Main topics 1. Trends in Online Learning   2. Fundamental Issues 3. Organizational Implications   2a. Economic Forces 2b. Philosophical Resistance 2c. Political Tensions Context: Mainstream North American universities
Higher Education Pressures ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
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Trends in Online Learning Third Generation  of DE Forces of Change Impact on Academia ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],External driving forces from the demand for online learning are  outnumbering internal restraining forces from established norms and perceptions
Economic Forces Philosophical Resistance Political Challenges Tensions in academia Fundamental Issues Online learning is a contested area of practice  (Webber, 2006)
Economic Forces ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Philosophical Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Political Challenges of Leaders ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Role as change agent
If online learning as a delivery method is deemed worthwhile, a change in institutional culture on all levels will be necessary. Moore (2004)
Organizational Implications Change Cultural Change Approaches  to Change Unfreezing Stage Learning Organization
Cultural Changes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Transformative Change ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Approaches to Change ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Learning Organization ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Learning Organization ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Conclusion Change Org Model Rapid technological changes Online minimally developed Higher Education Institutions Current Landscape New Players Higher ed lagging

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CNIE: Paradigmatic Struggles In Academia

  • 1. Paradigmatic Struggles in Academia Emerging Difficulties with Delivering Learning Online Kelly Edmonds University of Calgary
  • 2. Main topics 1. Trends in Online Learning 2. Fundamental Issues 3. Organizational Implications 2a. Economic Forces 2b. Philosophical Resistance 2c. Political Tensions Context: Mainstream North American universities
  • 3.
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  • 6. Economic Forces Philosophical Resistance Political Challenges Tensions in academia Fundamental Issues Online learning is a contested area of practice (Webber, 2006)
  • 7.
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  • 10. If online learning as a delivery method is deemed worthwhile, a change in institutional culture on all levels will be necessary. Moore (2004)
  • 11. Organizational Implications Change Cultural Change Approaches to Change Unfreezing Stage Learning Organization
  • 12.
  • 13.
  • 14.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17. Conclusion Change Org Model Rapid technological changes Online minimally developed Higher Education Institutions Current Landscape New Players Higher ed lagging