From learning objects to knowledge nuggets [Elektronische Ressource] : contextual model for workplace learning on-demand in practice / Pei Wang-Nastansky

From Learning Objects to Knowledge Nuggets Contextual Model for Workplace Learning On-demand in Practice PhD Thesis Submitted to the Faculty of Business Administration, Business Information Systems and Economics Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften University of Paderborn Pei Wang-Nastansky, M.Sc. 33100 Paderborn, Germany Paderborn, July 2007 Acknowledgement I give sincere thanks to my thesis referees, Prof. H.-Hugo Kremer and Prof. Joseph W. Holland, and the thesis committee members, Prof. Peter F. E. Sloane and Prof. Bernd Hellingrath, for their openness to accept me as myself, support for my work, and their patience. During the course of this thesis, I own many thanks to my colleagues at the Groupware Competency Center (GCC) of the Department of Business Information Systems, University of Paderborn, Germany. Bernd Hesse, Holger Ploch, Ingo Erdmann, Olaf Hahnl, and many more at GCC have offered me their insights, chances for open debate and discussion, and humor during my research work. I thank you all for your support. Howard Almond has done an uncompromised job at proof-reading and editing my work. His diligence is deeply appreciated. Finally, this thesis is a dedication to my parents for their belief in me and unconditional love. Paderborn, July 29, 2007 Pei Wang-NastanskyOverview of Content I Overview of Content Overview of Content ..............................................................................