Decentralization of web is, also known as Web 3.0 or Semantic Web, is catching on quickly. Deployment of a decentralized network or system for learning purposes in an educational institution could involve the use of new cutting-edge technologies and tools behind blockchain systems and Social Networking Sites (SNS). These technologies can be applied in the education sector to reap numerous benefits. The benefits could be in the areas of longdistance learning, real-time availability of learning content and assignments, improved collaboration between instructors and students, better evaluation of student performance, secure and transparent payment systems for courses, and easy and structured access to student records. Yet other benefits could be achieved by the implementing educational institution in the form of automation (using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools), cost reduction, improved efficiency, system reliability, and data security and privacy. However, like everything else, the decentralization of web or other such networks comes with its own set of challenges. This research study focuses on the challenges associated with implementing a decentralized learning model for learning systems of an educational institution. The study involved both primary and secondary research. First, a thorough review was conducted of the existing literature on the implementation of decentralization technologies in the education sector. Then, a survey was conducted among 25 students to collect information on their views of what these challenges are and to validate the findings from literature revie. The study concludes that, to fully realize the benefits of deploying these technologies to DWeb learning models, several challenges need to be overcome quickly. The survey that was conducted corroborated the findings from the literature review to a large extent. Though many respondents showed their satisfaction with the decentralized e-learning practices where they have been deployed, there still seem to be large gaps in understanding, awareness, deployment, and fine-tuning of such learning systems. The survey results revealed a strong resistance to the use of new technologies among educators; a lack of accessibility to resources and technical support; and a lack of competency and confidence due, perhaps, to a lack of operational training. Overcoming these challenges would require better awareness and understanding of the current trends and developments among both students and instructors. Education system should be well-prepared to train and update both students and instructors on how to best utilize these technologies to reap their benefits. Collaboration through digital means, as opposed to iii one-on-one classroom interactions, would also require a change in the mindset of the users of these learning models. / <p>Master Thesis </p>

Die Dissertation untersucht, welche individuellen Einflussfaktoren Wissenschaftler zur Wissensteilung mittels Social Software motivieren. Dazu werden universitäre Wissenschaftler, ihre Stakeholder und typische Karrierewege sowie die Bereiche Open Science und Open Educational Resources beleuchtet. Im Anschluss wird die Anwendbarkeit existierender Theorien der Technologieakzeptanz und der Wissensteilung (insbesondere in virtuellen Communities) auf die Wissensteilung von Wissenschaftlern mittels Social Software untersucht. Darauf aufbauend werden potentielle Einflussfaktoren identifiziert und ein spezifisches Erklärungsmodell abgeleitet. Dieses wird mittels Online-Umfragen empirisch überprüft und verfeinert.

本研究旨在瞭解國民小學校長運用網路社群服務與品牌領導之內涵與現況，並探討與預測其關係，最後依據研究結果提出建議。首先，進行文獻探討，作為研究理論之基礎及發展研究工具之依據；其次，依據教育部編製之一百年度國民小學名錄中抽取25縣市之527位國民小學現任校長，(有效問卷382份)，回收情形為預試問卷調查49位國民小學校長，正式問卷382位國民小學校長，以描述統計、獨立樣本T考驗、單因子變異數分析、皮爾森積差相關分析、驗證模式分析；最後，依據研究結果進行綜合討論，以形成結論與建議。茲將本研究之主要結論於建議歸納如下: 壹、國民小學校長運用Facebook與品牌領導之內涵與現況 一、國民小學校長在「校長運用Facebook量表」及其向度的現況得分大多屬 於中高程度，且以「人際關係」向度的得分最高。 二、國民小學校長「品牌領導量表」及其向度的現況得分大多屬於中高程度，且 以「校長實施品牌領導的計劃」向度的得分最高。 貳、不同背景變項的國民小學校長在運用Facebook與品牌領導得分之差異 情形 一、國民小學校長的背景變項中，性別、使用Facebook與否、使用Facebook的頻率，在校長運用Facebook得分之差異達顯著水準。 二、國民小學校長背景變項中，學校規模在校長品牌領導得分之差異達顯著水 準。 叁、國民小學校長運用Facebook與品牌領導之相關情形 一、 整體國民小學校長運用Facebook與品牌領導間呈顯著的正相關，且以 「校長運用Facebook」之「共創價值」向度與「國民小學校長品牌領導」之「學校品牌領導架構與流程」相關程度最高。 肆、驗證本模式之國民小學校長運用Facebook與國民小學校長品牌領導的互動 模式各項適配度指標 上有潛在變項「校長運用Facebook量表」對下游前在變項「國民小學校長品牌領導」具有顯著的影響力。 最後，本研究根據研究發現，提出相關建議，俾供教育行政機關、國民小學校長們以及後續研究之參考。 / The main purpose of this research was to investigate the using Facebook for the purpose of Leadership Branding by the Elementary School Principal in Taiwan. The research methods included literature reviews and questionnaire survey. First, the literature review was the basis of argument and for the development of research tools. Secondly, the research instrument was distributed to 527 elementary school principals all over Taiwan and there were 382 valid sample sizes which were used in this study. Using descriptive statistics, Cronbach α, t-test, one- way ANOVA, correlation, and LISREL model, data are analyzed. Finally, the comprehensive discussion was based on the literature reviews, and to make up conclusions and recommendations which were summarized as follows: A. In the aspect of elementary school principal using Facebook 1. Facebook includes four parts: Interaction, Brand Image, Relationship, and Creation value. Except for the perception of “Relationship” have significant influences on elementary school principal using Facebook. 2. The background variables in gender, if to use Facebook, frequency of usage Facebook have significant influences on elementary school principal using Facebook. B. In the aspect of Brand Leadership 1. The brand leadership includes three parts: the structure and process of school brand leadership, recognizing and stating school brand, principals utilize the plans of brand leadership. Except for the perception of “principals utilize the plans of brand leadership” have significant influences on Brand Leadership. 2. The background variables in size of school have significant influences on Brand Leadership. C. In the aspect of the relationship in between the Facebook and Leadership Branding by the Elementary School Principal 1. There was a positive correlation existed among Facebook on dimension of “Creation” and Leadership Branding on dimension of “the structure and process of school brand leadership” by the Elementary School Principal. D. In the aspect of relationship among the Facebook and Leadership Branding by the Elementary School Principal 1. There were positively correlation existed among the Facebook and Leadership Branding by the Elementary School Principal. In the last part, according to the findings and results, the researcher proposed some suggestion for the educational officers and the principals of elementary school, hoping to benefit the improvement and development of education of elementary school in the future.

Die Dissertation untersucht, welche individuellen Einflussfaktoren Wissenschaftler zur Wissensteilung mittels Social Software motivieren. Dazu werden universitäre Wissenschaftler, ihre Stakeholder und typische Karrierewege sowie die Bereiche Open Science und Open Educational Resources beleuchtet. Im Anschluss wird die Anwendbarkeit existierender Theorien der Technologieakzeptanz und der Wissensteilung (insbesondere in virtuellen Communities) auf die Wissensteilung von Wissenschaftlern mittels Social Software untersucht. Darauf aufbauend werden potentielle Einflussfaktoren identifiziert und ein spezifisches Erklärungsmodell abgeleitet. Dieses wird mittels Online-Umfragen empirisch überprüft und verfeinert.

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