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The need for information gurus in online learning communities

Josten, Nick; Kift, Jonathan; Trumble, Allison; Winter, Brigid

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/42541

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Title
The need for information gurus in online learning communities
Author(s)
  • Josten, Nick
  • Kift, Jonathan
  • Trumble, Allison
  • Winter, Brigid
Issue Date
2013-02
Keyword(s)
  • affinity spaces
  • communities of practice
  • expertise
  • information brokers
  • privacy
Abstract
This study argues the need for So.cl to identify and promote information gurus within their online learning communities to aid informal learning and foster communication between communities.
Publisher
iSchools
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/42541
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9776/13536
Copyright and License Information
Copyright © 2013 is held by the authors. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the authors.

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