E-Service-Learning: The Evolution of Service-Learning to Engage a Growing Online Student Population
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| Title: | E-Service-Learning: The Evolution of Service-Learning to Engage a Growing Online Student Population |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Waldner, Leora S., McGorry, Sue Y., Widener, Murray C. |
| Source: | Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. Jun 2012 16(2):123-150. |
| Availability: | Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://www.jheoe.uga.edu |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 28 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Course Content, Educational Development, Service Learning, Learner Engagement, Literature Reviews, Best Practices, Educational Methods, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Innovation, Barriers, Outreach Programs |
| ISSN: | 1534-6102 |
| Abstract: | E-service-learning (electronic service-learning)--online course instruction and/or service--holds massive potential to transform both service-learning and online learning by freeing service-learning from geographical constraints and by equipping online learning with a powerful and much-needed tool to promote engagement. Students are increasingly pursuing their education online, yet few are exposed to service-learning in their online coursework. To remain relevant, service-learning must also go online. How do we transition service-learning from high-touch to high-tech? E-service-learning provides the answer. Through an extensive literature review, this article identifies four emerging types of e-service-learning endeavors and presents best practices. Armed with these best practices, we call on our colleagues to increasingly integrate e-service-learning into their online courses and to study the outcomes of such efforts to ensure the relevance of service-learning in the 21st century. (Contains 8 figures.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 54 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Accession Number: | EJ975813 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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