The Intersection of Self-Directed Learning, Communities of Practice, and Social Networking: How Learners Respond to a Lack of Information

Kenda S. Grover; Kit Kacirek; Michael Miller

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The Intersection of Self-Directed Learning, Communities of Practice, and Social Networking: How Learners Respond to a Lack of Information

Authors

- Kenda S. Grover
- University of Arkansas
- Kit Kacirek
- University of Arkansas
- Michael Miller
- University of Arkansas

Abstract

This discussion will focus on the concepts of self-directed learning and how the insufficiency of awareness about pediatric stroke, along with a scarcity of resources, affects the parents’ ability to gather information. Results indicate that the use of social networking and the formation of communities of practice were the outcomes.

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How to Cite: Grover, K. S. , Kacirek, K. & Miller, M. (2013) “The Intersection of Self-Directed Learning, Communities of Practice, and Social Networking: How Learners Respond to a Lack of Information”, Adult Education Research Conference. 1(2013).