ABSTRACT

Enterprise-wide, repository-based, ubiquitously available, socially oriented technologies such as learning management systems (LMSs) and virtual learning environments are altering the nature of institutional teaching and learning processes. These technology-induced changes are likely in turn to have an impact on the work experience of academics. This article qualitatively examines the impact of LMSs on several important academic relationships: with students, with colleagues, with the institution itself and with home. The research found that academics mainly used LMSs as repositories of materials with some additional use for managing assessment; however, they made little use of communication, administration or monitoring features. Academics used LMSs in ways and for purposes that suited themselves: use of LMSs has not changed teaching habits or approaches. Academics were not concerned about the impact of the technology on home–life or work–life balance. Academics reported little concern about intellectual property but nevertheless took measures to protect teaching materials.

摘要

基于企业的，基于存储库的，无处不在的，面向社会的技术，例如学习管理系统（LMS）和虚拟学习环境，正在改变机构教学的本质。这些由技术引起的变化可能反过来会对学者的工作经历产生影响。本文定性地考察了LMS对几个重要学术关系的影响：与学生，与同事，与机构本身以及与家庭的关系。研究发现，学者们主要使用LMS作为材料的存储库，另外还用于管理评估。但是，他们很少使用通讯，管理或监视功能。学者们以适合自己的方式和目的使用LMS：使用LMS并没有改变教学习惯或方法。学术人员并不担心该技术对家庭生活或工作与生活平衡的影响。学者报告很少关注知识产权，但仍采取措施保护教材。