1. Vitalization Factors of the Online based Community to Secure International Partnership Vitalization Factors of the Online based Community to Secure International Partnership Presented by Jiyon Lee Ph.D Institute of APEC Collaborative Education (IACE) August 10, 2011, Bangkok, Thailand

2. Contents 1 1 2 2 International Cooperation in Education International Partnetship 3 3 4 4 Online based International Community Vitalization Factors of International Community C C 5 5 Case: International Community

3. Concept of International Cooperation in Education Concept of International Cooperation in Education Conduct projects between or among economies Academic exchange and cooperation between individual institutes and groups as private sectors Student exchanges (ex. Studying overseas) Educational activities in international organizations such as APEC, OECD, UNESCO, WB, etc.  Recently, increasing various international exchange in education through the international organizations

4. Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) –To increase interest in linkage of economic growth and educational development in Knowledge-based society –To focus more on sharing accumulated experiences and expertise with developing economies United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) –To conduct international cooperation in the fields of education, science, and culture –Fields of projects: Lifelong education for all, Science contributing to prosperity of humanity, Cultural development based on creativity and protection of the World heritage Educational Cooperation of International Organizations Educational Cooperation of International Organizations

5. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) –54% of economy and 40% of population of the World –To conduct international cooperation projects through the APEC Education Ministerial Meeting and HRD Working Group *, etc.  In particular, Korean APEC educational projects in cooperation with 15 economies are acknowledged as a best practice of international cooperation that government, academia, and private sectors are involved * APEC HRD Working Group (HRDWG): Established in 1990, conducts work programs on education, labor, and capacity building to develop human resources Educational Cooperation of International Organizations Educational Cooperation of International Organizations

6. International Partnership Sharing partnership between participants (participating economies), not just a one-way volunteer or contribution Ownership in collaboration (shared leadership) International cooperation projects according to reciprocity Mutual responsibility of participants International Cooperation Needs…

7. Online Learning Community Palloff & Pratt (1999) –Physical distance, Shared interest, Online connection Figallo (1998): Convergence, Interaction, Familiarity Na & Hong (2003) –Internal consent factors: Shared goal, place, rules, and ritual –Member factors: Leadership, Voluntary participation, Individual roles –Social relationship factors: lively interaction, Small group meeting, Face-to-face meeting –Learning factors: Sharing fruitful learning resources, Collaborative knowledge creation –Motivation factors: Event, Public relations Shin (2005) –Clear goal, Active information sharing, loyal members, Event, Web as a supporting system to shared goal

8. Online-based International Community Effective online-based international community –Active learning to build knowledge –Positive interpersonal relationships –Fruitful discussion between participants to promote learning of community –Opportunities of online interaction and collaboration based on proper technology Also, consideration of cultural diversity in the process of collaborative learning through online learning community (Geer, 2001)

9. Vitalization factors of Int’l Community Shared goals led by participants (participating economies) Coincided interest Specific principles guiding members’ activity (mutual responsibility) Active information, knowledge, and expertise sharing between domestic and overseas participants Proper on and offline activity (Event to bind community, etc.) Active (or high loyal) participants Assessment on achievements (public relations, incentives) Web supporting system for online activity

10. Case: ALCoB Communty “APEC Learning Community Builders”

11. Business Sector ALCoB-EC University Students ALCoB-U Teachers ALCoB-T Learners: K-12 students ALCoB-L Supporters: government officials, professors, researchers, etc ALCoB-S Currently, around 5,000 leading members from 21 economies Including the participants from APEC ICT Model Schools, APEC e-Learning Training Program, AIV activity and local community The Human Network to enhance the Future Education Project Representative human network in the APEC region and a key factor composed of leaders in educational field.

12. Set Policy Direction Education Exchange Research & Development Consulting & Supporting Education Project & Education Exchange AEEP

13. Goal and Interest Shared goal: –Narrowing knowledge and digital divide through interaction between teachers, students, and supporters from APEC economies Coincided interest –International cooperation and exchange among peoples of other countries, –Teaching & learning methods and systems change to improve and develop each other’s education, etc.

14. Operation Building Learning Community –Focusing on shared goal and vision, networking among government officials, scholars, teachers, students, etc. Cultivating Expertise –Providing workshops and trainings to enhance capability for ALCoB members Creating Projects –Developing international cooperation projects centered on school field application Conducting Research & Development –Holding forum and conference to share and development educational vision and best practices in APEC

15. Principles of Activities Caring for Each Other Sharing Know-How Studying Together Making Their Own Projects

16. ALCoB Internet Volunteer Domestic Workshop Int’l Education Forum International Journal Individuals Schools Community Education ALCoB R & D Cooperative Projects International Conference Share & Exchange

17. “ We welcomed the expansion of cyber-education and called for more activities aimed at improving teacher quality, promoting language study and facilitating more use of distance learning.” (10 th APEC Leader’s Meeting, 2002, Mexico)

18. “Reaffirming the great importance of promoting education and training, Ministers welcomed the achievements made by the APEC Future Education Consortium and ……in accomplishing a learning community and a stable supporting system for educational development in the APEC region.” (17 th APEC Ministerial Meeting, 2005, Korea)

19. “ ALCoB is the human network, which is helpful to education system of each APEC economy …… ” (4 th APEC Education Ministerial Meeting, 2008, Peru)

20. - Promoting new members of ICT MSN -Recruiting New ALCoB Members -8 th Round ALCoB Cooperative Project - Connecting ICT MSN with ALCoB (AIV, AEEP, etc.) - AIV Program Convening the 7 th Forum & 9 th Conference 10 th Steering Committee Meeting