Developments in virtual learning environments and the global workplace.

Abstract

Although institutions of higher education have recognized the need for preparing their graduates for a digitalized, global workplace, these efforts have been sporadic, individualized, and varied from discipline to discipline. Nevertheless, over the past 10 years, trends such as "double classrooms", "inverted classrooms", and "collaborative online international learning" (COIL) have gained traction at universities across the globe. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, efforts to engage students in the use of digital tools and virtual collaborative teamwork increased tenfold. Creative and innovative virtual learning environments (VLEs) have emerged, and instructors have used them to connect with their students much more frequently. The holistic nature of virtual learning, its impact on employability and the development of global citizenry have become prime areas of research amongst the digital education landscape. Now more than ever, it is essential to look at virtual learning environments and how they can be used to prepare students and employees for the opportunities and challenges of a global, digital workplace.

Citation

SWARTZ, S., BARBOSA, B., CRAWFORD, I. and LUCK, S. (eds.) 2021. Developments in virtual learning environments and the global workplace. Hershey, PA: IGI Global [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7331-0

• Book Type: Edited Book
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2021
• Deposit Date: Jan 30, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 30, 2023
• Publisher: IGI Global
• Book Title: Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design
• ISBN: 9781799873310 ; 9781799873327
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7331-0
• Keywords: Virtual learning environments; Online teaching; Distance learning
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1580546
• Related Public URLs: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1341410 (Individual chapter)
• Additional Information: The file accompanying this record represents an example chapter extracted from the book, which can be purchased from the publishers website: https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7331-0.