School libraries can exist in two spaces, a physical space or a virtual space. The author argues that students need a virtual library as well as a physical library because of the different learning opportunities that can be supported by virtual libraries. If a virtual library is carefully planned and designed, it can provide a rich learning environment. Although some authors nay distinguish bet...

Due to the confluence of economic and technological developments, there is a growing interest in virtual learning. The availability of enabling technologies has dramatically influenced the way we view the learning strategies of the future. However, many experimenters of virtual learning find this environment very demanding and sometimes downright frustrating. In this paper, we describe three pi...

Learning is a critical capability for virtual group effectiveness. The objective of this study is to understand when learning occurs. Once we understand when learning occurs we are better able to stimulate learning to enhance the effectiveness of virtual groups. Additionally, understanding the nature of learning triggers and the results they produce informs how we may achieve desired learning o...

Virtual Learning Communities (VLCs) are emerging rapidly as the new generation of learning spaces. In the continued co-evolution of collaborative learning strategies and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), new learning approaches and styles are arising. The shift from old-fashioned/predetermined learning to just-in-time/collaborative learning needs to be characterised by a blende...

This paper discusses the proposed model of the collaborative virtual learning system for the introductory computer programming course which uses one of the collaborative learning techniques known as the “Think-Pair-Share”. The main objective of this study is to design a model for an online learning system that facilitates the collaborative learning activities in a virtual environment such as on...

This paper reports on an ongoing research project into organisational learning in virtual organisations using the Organisational Learning Evaluation Cycle developed by Gasston and Halloran (1999). A review of the literature shows that considerable research has been done in the area of organisational learning, however, the concepts are mainly focused on traditional organisational forms and are d...

There has been increasing interest in team learning processes in recent years. Researchers have investigated the impact of team learning on team effectiveness and analyzed the enabling conditions for the process, but team learning in virtual teams has been largely ignored. This study examined the relationship between team learning and effectiveness in virtual teams, as well as the role of team ...