Conceptual foundations and strategic approaches for eCompetence Online publication date: Mon, 22-Nov-2010
by Dirk Schneckenberg
International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning (IJCEELL), Vol. 20, No. 3/4/5, 2010
Abstract: eCompetence combines the motivation and capability of faculty members to use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This paper develops a theoretical framework for the concept of eCompetence of academic staff, and it explores principles for the design of respective faculty development measures. A literature review identifies key components and assembles them into a model of action competence which serves as the basis for developing an approach to eCompetence. The concept of eCompetence is specified by contextual factors that teachers face in eLearning scenarios. The paper finally discusses portfolio models to increase the motivation of faculty to use learning technologies for their courses. The main managerial implication of this paper for involved higher education stakeholders is that universities have to create holistic portfolios for faculty development which considerably extend both the scope and the breadth of traditional training measures.
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