The Virtual Sabbatical: A Pioneering Case Study |
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Authors: | Patricia Easteal and Nicole Westmarland |
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Institution: | (1) University of Canberra, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia;(2) Durham University, Durham, UK |
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Abstract: | International exchange is an important aspect of academic life. Thus, international sabbaticals are, in general, seen as a
measure of research collaboration, networking, and international standing. There are, however, a few groups who are likely
to be disadvantaged by such criteria even though they may be implicit, that is, those for whom international travel is problematic.
Using reflective learning, the researchers conducted a virtual sabbatical for six months as a metaphorical “ramp”—that is,
a way of making international sabbaticals accessible to more people. We now present a case study of this action research project,
which answers the following questions. How does the concept of a virtual sabbatical fit holistically within the context of
higher education? How can the aims of the sabbatical be fulfilled in a virtual context? What are the problems and successes
of the virtual sabbatical? |
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