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Informing Science + IT Education Conference 2003 Proceedings
| Informing Science + IT Education Conference |
| Pori, Finland June 24-27, 2003 |
| Technology and the Human Dimension: Using Web-Based Technology to Develop and Record |
| Generic Capabilities. A Library and Information Studies Case Study |
| Helen Partridge and Gillian Hallam |
| Queensland University of Technology, Australia |
| Queensland University of Technology, Australia |
| The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is committed to ensuring that its students are not only discipline |
| savvy but also skilled in generic capabilities. To facilitate the development of generic capa-bilities within its |
| educational programs QUT has supported a project, which involved the creation of a web based tool known as the |
| Student Capability Profile (SCP). The SCP aims to be a dynamic and flexible vehicle for documenting individual |
| student’s personal development and growth within the broad spectrum of workplace skills. The SCP will be an |
| invaluable tool, especially in the recruitment process, as it will allow students to inform potential employers of |
| their achievement and growth within generic capabilities. This paper will explore a case study of how the system is |
| being used in teaching generic capabilities such as teamwork and communication skills within library and |
| information studies. The pa-per discusses the practical implications of using technology to facilitate student |
| development of generic capabilities and how it impacts on the teaching and learning process. |
| Keywords: genericQ capabilities, library and information studies, IT education, technology and educa-tion |
ISSN
1535-07-03
Unless otherwise indicated, this paper has undergone blind external review by three or more reviewers.
Types of Papers: A Best Paper, Regular Paper, Short Paper, Informal Paper,
Unrefereed Panel Paper
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