The potential of computer-mediated internships for higher education

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dc.contributor.authorBayerlein, Leopold
dc.contributor.authorJeske, Debora
dc.date.accessioned2018-05-30T15:14:15Z
dc.date.available2018-05-30T15:14:15Z
dc.date.issued2018-05
dc.date.updated2018-05-30T15:09:33Z
dc.description.abstractPurpose: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the opportunities and limitations of computer-mediated internships (CMIs) for higher education providers (HEPs) and to outline how HEPs may maximize the benefits that arise from CMIs through strategic choices. Design/methodology/approach: The paper provides a systematic assessment of the benefits, opportunities and limitations of CMIs. A particular focus of the paper concerns ways in which HEPs may utilize CMIs to maximize student learning as well as institutional benefits in terms of the use of expertise, collaborations and the achievement of institutional targets. Findings: Benefits of CMIs include the more inclusive access of previously disadvantaged student groups to internship opportunities, as well as fewer restrictions for HEPs and employers. Given the right design, CMIs can provide a number of important learning opportunities to students while providing extensive opportunities for HEPs. However, the benefits of CMIs need to be viewed in line with the challenges that arise, such as the skill and expertise required to implement CMIs, the required investment of resources, and the currently limited acceptance of CMIs by employers. Practical implications: The findings of the paper highlight that CMIs have the potential to be highly beneficial for HEPs and students. In addition, the paper showcases how HEPs may address the limitations of traditional internships, as well as the challenges that arise in relation to CMIs, through the systematic and well supported application of technological solutions. Originality/value: The paper makes an important contribution to the literature because it is the first to evaluate the potential of CMIs for the providers of higher education programs.en
dc.description.statusPeer revieweden
dc.description.versionAccepted Versionen
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dc.identifier.citationLeopold, B. and Debora, J. (2018) 'The potential of computer-mediated internships for higher education', International Journal of Educational Management, 32(4), pp. 526-537. doi: 10.1108/IJEM-11-2016-0254en
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/IJEM-11-2016-0254
dc.identifier.endpage537en
dc.identifier.issn0951-354X
dc.identifier.issued4en
dc.identifier.journaltitleInternational Journal of Educational Managementen
dc.identifier.startpage526en
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/6209
dc.identifier.volume32en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherEmeralden
dc.relation.urihttps://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/IJEM-11-2016-0254
dc.rights© Emerald Publishing Limited 2018en
dc.subjectSimulationen
dc.subjectInternshipsen
dc.subjectInteractionen
dc.subjectComputer-mediated communicationen
dc.subjectSkills gapen
dc.subjectWorkplace transitionen
dc.titleThe potential of computer-mediated internships for higher educationen
dc.typeArticle (peer-reviewed)en
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