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Self-directed learning: stories from industry

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Jonas Boustedt,

Robert McCartney,

Jan Erik Moström,

Lynda ThomasAuthors Info & Claims

Koli Calling '12: Proceedings of the 12th Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research

Pages 111 - 117

https://doi.org/10.1145/2401796.2401810

Published: 15 November 2012 Publication History

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We report preliminary results from an ongoing investigation of how computing professionals perceive and value self-directed learning, based on a qualitative analysis of interviews with ten computing professionals. The professionals expect that future colleagues will have a well-developed ability to learn on their own. They indicate that professionals use a range of resources, strategies, and collaborators to help them learn. They find their work-related self-directed learning enjoyable, expressing a sense of confidence and pride; yet they often also find it to be a stressful never-ending process.

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Self-directed learning: stories from industry
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    1. Computing education
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Koli Calling '12: Proceedings of the 12th Koli Calling International Conference on Computing Education Research

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DOI:10.1145/2401796

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University of Turku
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