Successful knowledge sharing in virtual projects - a review of an EU FP7 project

Philpott, Elly

doi:10.1504/ijitm.2013.054856

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“…If we combine Figure 1 (Philpott, 2012) with the stages of an online course, we can understand how theory derived from the fields of project management and information systems apply to the stages of an online course. By knowing which theories apply at which stages we can then draw some conclusions that could inform successful course design.…”

Section: The Theoretical Modelsmentioning

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“…VTCoPs are groups that marry the traditional idea of a virtual team (VT) with that of a virtual community of practice (VCoP) (Philpott, 2012). As a VT the group is a geographically dispersed group of individuals with interdependent performance goals facilitated by communication technology (Ardichvili, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This lack of physicality can mean that human communication tools such as speech and body language need to be adapted. For example, we use mechanisms of speech to communicate quickly, persuade someone or reinforce a view point, e.g., satire, irony, cynicism, précis, humour, facetiousness (Philpott, 2012). We communicate with hand gestures, by touch, facial expressions and by mannerism, e.g., a nod of the head, a grimace, a pat on the back.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In a study of successful VTCoPs Philpott (2012) found that Use and Gratification theory, Social Exchange theory, Bond theory, Identity theory and the Information Systems Success Model (ISSM) could be recognized throughout a successful project lifecycle. Figure 1 shows the application of theories and models to a successful project lifecycle.…”

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Virtual-team-community-of-practice (VTCoP) theory can inform online course delivery

Philpott

Pike

2013

Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education

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Purpose -As higher education becomes an increasingly global commodity, the rush is on to embrace best practice in the delivery of online courses. This author advocates that the delivery of such courses be treated as management of a Virtual team community of practice (VTCoP) and as such, delivering academics should embrace relevant theory and tools in this area. Design/methodology/approach -Based on extensive work on European projects, the author advocates a timeline of relevant theory and tool application that can be applied to the lifecycle of an online course. Theory overviewed includes Use and Gratification theory, Social Exchange theory, Bond theory and Identity theory as well as IT-based models such as Information Systems Success Model (ISSM). Findings -A theoretical model is presented.Research limitations/implications -The theoretical model has still to be tested. Practical implications -The paper argues that by creating the conditions commensurate with a successful VTCoP throughout the engagement lifecycle, students are more likely to be engaged and committed to completing an online course. Social implications -The paper uses existing theory to potentially improve completion rates on online courses. Originality/value -The paper is original in that it combines existing socio-technical theory from the informations systems domain with that of educational pedagogy to inform good practice.

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Section: The Theoretical Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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