Digital Workplace Learning

Dirk Ifenthaler

ISBN 10: 3319834703 / ISBN 13: 9783319834702

Published by Springer International Publishing AG, CH, 2019

About this Item

Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018.

Seller Inventory # LU-9783319834702

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Digital Workplace Learning
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG, CH
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319834703
• ISBN 13: 9783319834702
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This book aims to provide insight into how digital technologies may bridge and enhance formal and informal workplace learning. It features four major themes:

1. Current research exploring the theoretical underpinnings of digital workplace learning.

2. Insights into available digital technologies as well as organizational requirements for technology-enhanced learning in the workplace.

3. Issues and challenges for designing and implementing digital workplace learning as well as strategies for assessments of learning in the workplace.

4. Case studies, empirical research findings, and innovative examples from organizations which successfully adopted digital workplace learning.

About the Author

Dirk Ifenthaler is Chair and Professor for Learning, Design and Technology in the Business School at the University of Mannheim, Germany and Adjunct Professor at Deakin University, Australia. His previous roles include Professor and Director, Centre for Research in Digital Learning at Deakin University, Australia, Manager of Applied Research and Learning Analytics at Open Universities Australia, Professor for Applied Teaching and Learning Research at the University of Potsdam, Germany. Dirk was a 2012 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education, at the University of Oklahoma, USA. Professor Ifenthaler’s research focuses on the intersection of cognitive psychology, educational technology, data analytics, and organizational learning. He developed automated and computer-based methodologies for the assessment, analysis, and feedback of graphical and natural language representations, as well as simulation and game environments for teacher education. His research outcomes include numerous co-authored books, book series, book chapters, journal articles, and international conference papers, as well as successful grant funding in Australia, Germany, and USA.