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BA (University of Western Ontario) MBA (Wilfrid Laurier University) PhD (York University)
Special Assistant Professor - Policy Specialization
Associate Co-Director, Institute for Research on Learning Technologies (IRLT)
Area(s):
Policy
E-mail:
jadams@schulich.yorku.ca
Telephone:
416 736 2100 ext 77962
Fax:
Office:
Office N323 - Schulich School of Business
RESEARCH
Areas of Expertise
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- Organizational learning, Learning organizations,
- Technology enhanced learning (especially e-learning),
- Leadership, Management education, High performing teams,
- Critical thinking, Creativity and "new mindsets,"
- Action-learning research methodology |
Current Research Projects
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- Exploring the use of tablets for promoting collaborative learning in the classroom - funded by HP Technology for Learning Grant (for more details see: http://hpresearch.schulich.yorku.ca )
- Blended Learning Models for Maximizing Performance Impact in a corporate context - funded by CCL Adult Learning grant
( for more details, see: http://irlt.yorku.ca/blended/index.php )
- e-Powering Tomorrow's Leaders - Today ...
- e-Content Creation for "Second Generation" e-Learning |
TEACHING
2006 - Present
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Course Director
- Managing Contemporary Enterprise – MGMT 1000 (2006 to present) |
Teaching Area/s
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Policy |
Courses Taught
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- Organization and Management Theory / Organizational Analysis - OBIR 6020 (2004-05)
- Managing Contemporary Enterprise – MGMT 1000 (2006 - present) |
Previous Appointments
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- Leadership and Governance - MGMT 5150 (1997 - 2000) - Teaching Assistant
- Course Director - Skills for Leadership and Governance – MGMT 5150 (2006 to 2007) |
Professional and Teaching Awards
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- President's University-wide Teaching Award (2009)
- Governor General's Gold Medal (2005) |
Executive Education
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- Essentials of Business Administration (2004-06)
- Team facilitator for Schulich-Kellogg EMBA teams (2003 to present) |
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bell Canada (1978 to 1996) - Management experience includes: Retail Sales, Scheduling and Operations, Sales and Marketing, Employee Development and Training, Line Support & Internal Consulting, Financial Management including Capital Budgeting.
- NewMindsets Action-Learning Research Project (1998 to present): The aim of the project is to empower learners to take ownership for their own learning and performance improvement, creating demonstrable value for organizations. For more details, see: “York minds develop award-winning educational software” (Y-File, May 6, 2003). url: http://www.yorku.ca/yfile/archive/index.asp?Article=1231
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Academic Awards:
- President's University-Wide Teaching Award (2009) awarded by the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning (SCOTL) for innovative use of technology for enriching student learning (York University)
- Governor-General's Gold Medal (2005) awarded by the Senate Committee on Admissions, Recruitment and Student Assistance (SCARSA) in recognition of “the highest distinction in scholarship during graduate studies at York”
Corporate Awards:
Bell Canada
- Merit Awards - for outstanding personal performance
- Teamwork Awards - five corporate awards for inter-departmental teamwork
- ICE Award for Creativity & Innovation - three corporate awards for streamlining procedures and moving the job ahead
- Ontario West Service Award - for excellence in employee development and employee involvement in decision making
- Club of Excellence Gold Award - top sales achievement award (1979)
Other Awards:
- Lamp of Learning (1986) - recognized by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (District 4) for contribution to the Partners In Education (Adopt-A-School) corporate program, High School Co-op participation and MacTavish Award Committee Chairperson
Community Involvement:
- Board of Directors (Recording Secretary) at Harry Sherman Crowe Co-operative (Toronto, 2004-05)
- Participaction Corporate Challenge - Building coordinator (downtown Toronto, 1994)
- United Way (Corporate) 1983-94 - Canvasser co-ordination; Canvasser training; Creation of an educational AV presentation which enabled London Ontario to achieve the highest participation rate (i.e. over 95%) in the province
- Board of Directors (Treasurer) for Tree Top Day Care at Twin Pines Cooperative (London Ontario)
- Board of Directors for the Student Day Care Centre at University of Western Ontario
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS
PRINT PUBLICATIONS
Adams, J. “Blended Learning: Instructional Design Strategies for Maximizing Impact”, International Journal of E-Learning, (forthcoming)
Adams, J. “A Four-level Model for Integrating Work and e-Learning to develop soft skills and Improve Job Performance”, The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol. 4(4), 2010:46-68.
Adams, J. “The Soft-skills Learning Triangle: A Learning Model for Supporting Online Management & Leadership Development”, Journal of Interactive Learning Research, Vol. 21(4), 2010: 221-247.
Adams, J. (comp.). Managing Contemporary Enterprise (5th edition). Toronto: York University, 2010.
Adams, J. Hanesiak, R., Morgan, G., Owston, R, Lupshenyuk, D, and Mills, L. “Blended Learning for Soft-skills Development: Testing a four-level framework for integrating work and learning to maximize personal practice and job performance”, Canadian Council on Learning, 2010. [Online]. Available:
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Research/FundedResearch/201009AdamsHanesiakMorganOwstonLupshenyukMills.html
Morgan, G. and Adams, J. Teamwork: A blended learning resource for supporting effective teamwork.Toronto: York University. 2009.
Morgan, G. and Adams, J. “Pedagogy First! Making web-technologies work for soft-skills development in leadership and management education”. Journal of Interactive Learning Research Vol. 20(2), 2009: 129-156.
Adams, J. “Rapid Talent Development”, Training & Development, Vol. 62(3), 2008: 68-73.
Adams, J. Blending “Second Generation” e-Learning to Support Self-Directed Action-Learning Projects for Soft Skills Development in Graduate and Undergraduate Business Education. In J. Clarey (Eds.). The real story: Blended learning. Brandon Hall Research: Sunnyvale, CA., 2007: 142-150.
Adams, J. and G. Morgan. “‘Second Generation’ E-Learning: Characteristics and Design Principles for Supporting Management Soft-Skills Development.” International Journal on E-Learning, Vol. 6(2), 2007: 157-185.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, Instructor Manual to Accompany Images of Organization, (Resource book published in CD format). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage Publications, 2006
Adams, J. “Second Generation” e-Learning: An Action-based Exploration of Design and Implementation. Unpublished Dissertation, York University. Dec, 2004.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams. "Book Reviews: ABC of Action Learning." Action Learning: Research and Practice, Carfax Publishing, Vol. 1(1), 2004: 119-122.
Bradshaw, P. and J. Adams. "Using a 'Second Generation' e-Learning System at a Graduate and Executive Level: Supporting Profound Learning" in T. Werner (ed.), Excellence in E-Learning 2002 Best Practices Report. brandon-hall, 2003.
Adams, J. "E-Learning about E-Learning: The journey continues." in Experience e-Learning: An Online Expedition - Report of the efmd e-Learning Group. Nov, 2002: 14-53.
Adams. J. and M. Eccles. School Councils: Working through Conflict. 2001 (Funded through a research grant from the Ontario Principals' Council).
Eccles, M. and J. Adams. "Global Thoughts and Local Acts." OPC Register. Vol. 3(1) 2001: 30-33.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, excerpts from Learning Organizations: Meeting the challenge of a knowledge economy used in MBA introductory course, Schulich School of Business, 1999.
CASES:
Adams, J., “Team Scenarios” - case studies for Team Learning session in the Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program, April 2003.
Morgan, G., and J. Adams, “Hytech.biz” - a case study for the Leadership and Governance course in the Schulich MBA program, September 2002.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, “I want to meet the CEO’s mandate, but …” case study for the Leadership and Governance course in the Schulich MBA program, September 2002.
Adams, J. and P. Bradshaw, “All’s well that ends well,” case study for the Leadership and Governance course in the Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program, January 2002.
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
Morgan, G. and Adams, J. NewMindsets for New Times Collection. Over one hundred learning resources and white papers on a provocation-based approach to leadership. NewMindsets Inc, 2000-2011. http://www.newmindsets.com
Matesic M. and Adams J. “Provocation to Learn – A study in the use of Personal Response Systems in Information Literacy Instruction”, Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, Vol. 3(2), 2008. [Online]. Available: http://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/perj/article/view/327/802
Adams, J. “Thinking about learning as a bonusable objective …” Learning Circuits. ASTD. 7(8), 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/sep2005/adams.htm
Adams, J. “No time for collaboration? Consider using an I-C-E-C-A-P model.” Learning Circuits. ASTD. 7(7), 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/aug2005/adams.htm
Adams, J. “Today’s challenge: Slowing down, to get results up to speed.” Learning Circuits. ASTD. 7(6), 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/jul2005/adams.htm
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, “Organizational Development: Ideas and Tools.” ONLINE NewMindsets. See “table of contents” at: http://gnome.schulich.yorku.ca/ This site is password protected. Please contact jadams@schuich.yorku.ca for Username / Password.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Jean Adams
Rank
- Special Assistant Professor - Policy Specialization
- Associate Co-Director, Institute for Research on Learning Technologies (IRLT)
Status
CLA
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy - Schulich School of Business (York) (2005)
- Certificate of Adult Education - St. Francis Xavier University (1997)
- Certificate of Human Resources - Fanshawe College (1997)
- Master of Business Administration - Wilfrid Laurier University (1991)
- Bachelor of Arts - University of Western Ontario (1982)
- Teachers’ Certificate - London Teachers’ College (1970)
Research Funding
$150,000 HP Technology for Teaching Leadership grant (2008-2010) to continue the pedagogical innovation research project underway in the undergraduate program
$70,000 Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) Adult Learning Research Grant (2007-08) for a project involving 400 Scotiabank employees in a program designed to explore: "Blended Learning for Soft Skills Development: Testing a four-level model integrating work & learning to maximize personal practice & job performance"
For more details, see: http://irlt.yorku.ca/blended/index.php )
SSHRC Small Grant (York Universtiy) - Blended Learning (2007)
$80,000 HP Technology for Teaching Higher Education Grant (2007-2009) designed to encourage pedagogical innovation in the classroom for improving student learning and success.
Dean's Research Grant, Schulich School of Business, York University. 2006 - present
$12,000 Research Grant (1999 – 2000) from the Ontario Principals’ Council for research about School Councils (This was the largest allocation for a research project that year).
Publications
Books
Morgan, G. and Adams, J. (2009). Teamwork: A blended learning resource for supporting effective teamwork. Toronto: York University.
Adams, J. (comp.). Managing Contemporary Enterprise (5th edition). Toronto: York University, 2010.
Adams, J. (comp.). Managing Contemporary Enterprise (4th edition). Toronto: York University, 2009.
Adams, J. (comp.). Managing Contemporary Enterprise (3rd edition). Toronto: York University, 2008.
Adams, J. Blending “Second Generation” e-Learning to Support Self-Directed Action-Learning Projects for Soft Skills Development in Graduate and Undergraduate Business Education. In J. Clarey (Ed.). The Real Story: Blended learning. Sunnyvale, CA: Brandon Hall Research Publications, 2007: 142-150.
Adams, J. (comp.). Managing Contemporary Enterprise (2nd edition). Toronto: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2007.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, Instructor Manual to Accompany Images of Organization, (Resource book published in CD format). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage Publications, 2006
Adams, J. (comp.). Managing Contemporary Enterprise. Toronto: Pearson Custom Publishing, 2006.
Chapters in Books
Adams, J. Blending “Second Generation” e-Learning to Support Self-Directed Action-Learning Projects for Soft Skills Development in Graduate and Undergraduate Business Education. In J. Clarey (Eds.). The real story: Blended learning. Brandon Hall Research: Sunnyvale, CA., 2007: 142-150.
Adams, J. "E-Learning about E-Learning: The journey continues." in Experience e-Learning: An Online Expedition - Report of the efmd e-Learning Group. Nov, 2002: 14-53.
Refereed Full Journal Papers
PRINT PUBLICATIONS
Adams, J. “Blended Learning: Instructional Design Strategies for Maximizing Impact”, International Journal of E-Learning, (forthcoming)
Adams, J. “A Four-level Model for Integrating Work and e-Learning to develop soft skills and Improve Job Performance”, The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol. 4(4), 2010: 48-68.
Adams, J. “The Soft-skills Learning Triangle: A Learning Model for Supporting Online Management & Leadership Development”, Journal of Interactive Learning Research, Vol. 21(4), 2010: 221-247.
Morgan, G. and Adams, J. “Pedagogy First! Making web-technologies work for soft-skills development in leadership and management education”, Journal of Interactive Learning Research, Vol. 20(2), 2009: 129-156.
Adams, J. “Rapid Talent Development”, Training & Development, Vol. 62(3), 2008: 68-73.
Adams, J. and G. Morgan. “‘Second Generation’ E-Learning: Characteristics and Design Principles for Supporting Management Soft-Skills Development.” International Journal on E-Learning, Vol. 6(2), 2007: 157-185.
Adams, J. “Second Generation” e-Learning: An Action-based Exploration of Design and Implementation. Unpublished Dissertation, York University. Dec, 2004.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams. "Book Reviews: ABC of Action Learning." Action Learning: Research and Practice, Carfax Publishing, Vol. 1(1), 2004: 119-122.
Bradshaw, P. and J. Adams. "Using a 'Second Generation' e-Learning System at a Graduate and Executive Level: Supporting Profound Learning" in T. Werner (ed.), Excellence in E-Learning 2002 Best Practices Report. brandon-hall, 2003.
Adams. J. and M. Eccles. School Councils: Working through Conflict. 2001 (Funded through a research grant from the Ontario Principals' Council).
Eccles, M. and J. Adams. "Global Thoughts and Local Acts." OPC Register. Vol. 3(1) 2001: 30-33.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, excerpts from Learning Organizations: Meeting the challenge of a knowledge economy used in MBA introductory course, Schulich School of Business, 1999.
CASES:
Adams, J., “Team Scenarios” - case studies for Team Learning session in the Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program, April 2003.
Morgan, G., and J. Adams, “Hytech.biz” - a case study for the Leadership and Governance course in the Schulich MBA program, September 2002.
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, “I want to meet the CEO’s mandate, but …” case study for the Leadership and Governance course in the Schulich MBA program, September 2002.
Adams, J. and P. Bradshaw, “All’s well that ends well,” case study for the Leadership and Governance course in the Kellogg-Schulich EMBA program, January 2002.
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
Adams, J. Hanesiak, R., Morgan, G., Owston, R, Lupshenyuk, D, and Mills, L. “Blended Learning for Soft-skills Development: Testing a four-level framework for integrating work and learning to maximize personal practice and job performance”, Canadian Council on Learning, 2010. [Online]. Available:
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Research/FundedResearch/201009AdamsHanesiakMorganOwstonLupshenyukMills.html
Matesic M. and Adams J. “Provocation to Learn – A study in the use of Personal Response Systems in Information Literacy Instruction”, Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research, Vol. 3(2), 2008. [Online]. Available: http://journal.lib.uoguelph.ca/index.php/perj/article/view/327/802
Adams, J. “Thinking about learning as a bonusable objective …” Learning Circuits. ASTD. 7(8), 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/sep2005/adams.htm
Adams, J. “No time for collaboration? Consider using an I-C-E-C-A-P model.” Learning Circuits. ASTD. 7(7), 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/aug2005/adams.htm
Adams, J. “Today’s challenge: Slowing down, to get results up to speed.” Learning Circuits. ASTD. 7(6), 2005. [Online]. Available: http://www.learningcircuits.org/2005/jul2005/adams.htm
Morgan, G. and J. Adams, “Organizational Development: Ideas and Tools.” ONLINE NewMindsets. See “table of contents” at: http://gnome.schulich.yorku.ca/ This site is password protected. Please contact jadams@schuich.yorku.ca for Username / Password.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS
“Blended Learning at York University: Issues, Initiatives, and Future Directions” at Canada's Collaboration for Online Higher Education and Research (Cohere) conference (Toronto / October 22, 2010) with Ron Owston
"Blended Learning: Using DyKnow collaborative software and NewMindsets online content for soft-skills development in an undergraduate business course" at AACE’s ED-MEDIA international conference (Toronto / July 1, 2010)
"Practical Advice for Implementing High Impact Blended Learning Strategies for Soft-skills Development in the Workplace" at AACE’s ED-MEDIA international conference (Toronto / June 29, 2010)
“Blended Learning: Using collaboration and e-learning technologies for soft-skills development” at the Ontario Universities Computing Conference (OUCC) with Kurt Binnie (Ottawa / May 31, 2010)
Invited to present “Transforming Classroom Learning using New Technologies: A Blended Learning Case Study” at the Institute for Research on Learning Technologies, York University with Ron McClean (Toronto / March 10, 2010) see:
http://www.yorku.ca/yfile/archive/index.asp?Article=14439
“Key Success Factors for High-Impact Blended Learning for Management Soft-skills Development” at American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) TechKnowledge (Las Vegas / Jan 29, 2010)
“Workplace learners’ perceptions towards a blended learning approach.” Paper accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Educational Technology (ICET) with Denys Lupshenyuk (Paris, France / June 24-26, 2009)
“Phase II - Transforming Classroom Interactivity using Tablet PCs for Management Soft-skills Development – Undergraduate Business” at York IT conference with Ron McClean & Ian Lumb (Toronto / June 2, 2009)
Invited to present “Blended Learning Strategies for Promoting Workplace Learning and Performance Improvement” at CSTD (Halton/Peel Chapter / Toronto / May 12, 2009)
“Reinventing Management Education: How Schulich is transforming classrooms with innovative technology” at York University’s SCTE with Ron McClean and Gareth Morgan (Toronto / April 7, 2009)
“Managing Contemporary Enterprise: Emerging challenges and opportunities” at York University’s Gala (April 4, 2009)
“Blended Learning for Advancing Education and Workplace learning” panel discussion / event organizer (York University / Apr 2, 2009) – see: http://www.yorku.ca/yfile/archive/index.asp?Article=11430
“e-Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Part 2” at the HP Technology for Teaching Conference (San Diego, California / Feb 24, 2009)
“A Statistical Analysis for a Comparison of Learning Impact/Outcomes using Different Blended Learning Approaches” with Laura Mills at AAACE (Denver, Colorado / November 13, 2008)
“Case Study: Comparing Blended Learning Strategies and Impacts on Soft-skills Development at Scotiabank” with Rita Hanesiak at CSTD conference (Toronto / Oct 16, 2008.)
“Refining Learning Goals and Objectives for Your Course” - invited panelist at York University’s 2008 Summer Institute half-day workshop (July 30, 2008)
“Best Practice: Blending Strategies for Maximizing Soft-Skills Development to Improve Management Practice” at ED MEDIA conference (Vienna, Austria / July 2, 2008)
“Best Practice: Using NewMindsets e-Learning to Support Self-directed Soft-skills Development in Undergraduate Business” at ED MEDIA conference (Vienna, Austria / July 3, 2008)
Invited to present “Blended Learning for Soft-skill Development” at CSTD (Durham Chapter / June 12, 2008)
“Transforming Classroom Interactivity using Tablet PCs for Management Soft-skills Development – Undergraduate Business” at York IT conference with Ron McClean (Toronto / May 27, 2008)
“e-Powering Tomorrow’s Leaders” at the HP Technology for Teaching Conference (San Diego, California / Feb 19, 2008)
Invited to co-facilitate an interactive "Learning Lab" at ASTD's 2007 International Conference & Exhibition (Atlanta / June 3-6)
"The Use of Personal Response Systems in Promoting Inter-active Learning and Library Research" at WILU 2007 conference with Maura Matesic (Toronto / May 17, 2007)
“Blended Learning for Soft-skills Development: A four-level model for maximizing impact” at HRPAO conference, Metro Convention Centre, Toronto (Jan 31, 2007)
"Using "Second Generation" E-Learning for Supporting Action-Based Management Education" – 90-minute Professional Development Workshop (PDW) at Academy of Management Conference, Atlanta - Aug 13, 2006.
“e-Powering Talent Development: The A-I-M Model” - Lunch Keynote, at People Skills Performance Workplace Trainers Conference organized by Workplace Education Manitoba Steering Committee (WEMSC), Winnipeg - June 13, 2006.
Invited to present “Empowering workplace learning using “second generation” e-learning” at People Skills Performance Workplace Trainers Conference organized by Workplace Education Manitoba Steering Committee (WEMSC), Winnipeg - June 13, 2006.
“Second Generation” e-Learning – Keynote speaker at York University’s Institute for Research on Learning Technologies (IRLT), Toronto - May 15, 2006.
“A Four Level Blending Model for Maximizing Performance Learning Impact” at ASTD TechKnowledge 2006 Conference & Exposition, Denver (Feb 2, 2006). Invited by the organizing committee to extend the original 90-minute proposal to 2.75 hour workshop.
“Empowering workplace learning to maximize impact using “second generation” e-learning and a tight-loose blending approach” at the Canadian Society for Training and Development (CSTD) conference, Toronto - Nov 8-9, 2005.
“Characteristics and Design Principles of Second Generation e-Learning” accepted as a full paper at E-Learn 2005 - World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education in Vancouver, Canada - Oct 24-28, 2005.
Invited to participate on an expert panel at Learn@Work: Blended Learning event sponsored by Canadian Society for Training & Development (CSTD) – Sep 22, 2005.
“Maximizing learning impact using “second generation” e-learning and a tight-loose blending approach" at the CADE Pioneers in a New Age Conference - June 1, 2004
“Using a Second Generation E-Learning System Approach for Provoking Critical Thinking” at York University’s Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) workshop with Dr. Pat Bradshaw - May 7, 2003
Invited to present at the Information Highways 2003 Conference - “Formal Learning Report Card” and “Good Practice: e-Learning for management development.” - Mar 25, 2003
Participated in the Schulich Centre for Teaching Excellence (SCTE) workshop on Teaching and Technology – “Web-based Learning: The NewMindsets Learning System” - where integrating e-learning effectively to enhance student learning was discussed – March 3, 2003
"Second Generation" e-Learning: A new work-based learning and performance support" at Ontario Society for Training & Development (OSTD) with Dr. Gareth Morgan - Feb 13, 2003
“Doing ‘The Pig’ on the Skills Course” presented at ASAC with Dr. Pat Bradshaw et al. (May 2001)
“Functional Social Loafing: An enlightened perspective” presented at ASAC May 1998 - cited by Dr. Fiona McQuarrie in “An Exploration of Social Loafing in an Academic Setting” (ASAC, 1999)
“Metaphors in Feminist theory” presented at the Feminist Colloquium (York), Mar 1998
Technical Reports
Adams, J. Hanesiak, R., Morgan, G., Owston, R, Lupshenyuk, D, and Mills, L. “Blended Learning for Soft-skills Development: Testing a four-level framework for integrating work and learning to maximize personal practice and job performance”, Canadian Council on Learning, 2010. [Online]. Available:
http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Research/FundedResearch/201009AdamsHanesiakMorganOwstonLupshenyukMills.html
Other Conference Proceedings
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