Symposium 7: The Politics of Networked learning

Authors

  • Chris Jones Lancaster University
  • Sue Clegg Sheffield Hallam University
  • John Steel Sheffield Hallam University
  • Grainne Conole University of Bristol
  • George Roberts Oxford Brookes University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54337/nlc.v3.9757

Keywords:

Networked learning, Higher education, Pedagogy, Policy, Politics, Flexibility, Flexible learning, Post-Fordism, Learning technology, Education policy, Culture theory, Uncertainty, Complexity, Adaptive intelligent systems, Mediated discourse analysis

Abstract

Networked learning is part of an emergent networked society. As such networked learning forms part of a wider debate concerning the nature of social processes, power and culture and their relationships with technology. The literature surrounding networked learning still reflects a technological determinist view. This paper takes issue with this view of the relationship between technology and social forms. The context of higher education has been changing alongside the introduction of new technologies into education. The paper looks at the United Kingdom as an example of the way in which political issues impact on networked learning. The paper tries to establish what choices are being made at the level of national governments by examining two large policy initiatives as examples of current policy.

Papers:

Is there a policy for networked learning?

Chris Jones

Flexibility as Myth? New Technologies and Post-Fordism in Higher Education

Sue Clegg and John Steel

Applying National Politics: Linking Strategy with Local Developments

Grainne Conole

Complexity, Uncertainty and Autonomy: the Politics of Networked Learning

George Roberts

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Published

26-03-2002

How to Cite

Jones, C., Clegg, S., Steel, J., Conole, G., & Roberts, G. (2002). Symposium 7: The Politics of Networked learning. Proceedings of the International Conference on Networked Learning , 3. https://doi.org/10.54337/nlc.v3.9757

Issue

Vol. 3 (2002): Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Networked Learning

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Symposium

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Copyright (c) 2002 Chris Jones, Sue Clegg, John Steel, Grainne Conole, George Roberts

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