Fong, Michelle Wye Leng and Sims, Robert (2010) e-WIL in Student Education. Interdisciplinary Journal of e-learning & learning objects, 6. pp. 45-60. ISSN 1552-2210

Abstract

Higher educational institutions have been compelled by market forces to be more responsive to the needs of their students as well as the demands of different stakeholders - government, industry, professional bodies, and community. The inclusion of WIL (Work-Integrated Learning) curriculum in Australian university programs has become a common strategy to address increasing demands for more practical work related learning in courses. At the same time, as Information Communications Technology (ICT) has become a common teaching and learning resource, its ubiquitous nature means that WIL can also flourish in an online environment. This paper discusses the experience of using asynchronous ICT to implement inclusive e-WIL (electronic Work-Integrated Learning) in the curriculum of an undergraduate business degree subject at Victoria University. It provides insights into the advantages, disadvantages, challenges, and critical success factors of implementing e-WIL activity. The integration of this e-WIL activity has achieved a number of desirable learning outcomes for the students, which will also be discussed.

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