Evaluation of a web-based portal for knowhow dissemination from academia to industry: lessons learned from an online instructional design and technology program

  1. F. Lakatos 6
  2. V. Abrudan 4
  3. J. Kaner 1
  4. M.P. Arraiza Bermudez-Cañete 2
  5. F. Ioras 1
  6. J.C. Santamarta 3
  7. H. Korjus 5
  1. 1 Buckinghamshire New University
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    Buckinghamshire New University

    High Wycombe, Reino Unido

    ROR https://ror.org/02q3bak66

    Geographic location of the organization Buckinghamshire New University
  2. 2 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
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    Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03n6nwv02

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
  3. 3 Universidad de La Laguna
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    Universidad de La Laguna

    San Cristobal de La Laguna, España

    ROR https://ror.org/01r9z8p25

    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de La Laguna
  4. 4 Transylvania University of Brașov
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    Transylvania University of Brașov

    Braşov, Rumanía

    ROR https://ror.org/01cg9ws23

    Geographic location of the organization Transylvania University of Brașov
  5. 5 Estonian University of Life Sciences
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    Estonian University of Life Sciences

    Tartu, Estonia

    ROR https://ror.org/00s67c790

    Geographic location of the organization Estonian University of Life Sciences
  6. 6 University of West Hungary
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    University of West Hungary

    Sopron, Hungría

    ROR https://ror.org/05nj7my03

    Geographic location of the organization University of West Hungary
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Proceedings:
International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation:ICERI2013 Proceedings (6th.2013. Sevilla)

Publisher: IATED

ISSN: 2340-1095

ISBN: 978-84-616-3847-5

Year of publication: 2013

Pages: 5022-5031

Type: Conference paper

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Abstract

Portal evaluation is an important component of successful academia industry know how programs. In this article, two portals that disseminated knowledge on green technology and historic furniture design are evaluated for overall quality. Interviews and a Web based survey were the major instruments employed. Data was collected from three groups associated with the platforms: administrators, faculty, and users. The results discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the platform, the benefits and drawbacks of online know how dissemination/communication, and several factors related to technology, platforms management, and clients management, including instructional design. This paper reports the findings from an evaluation of virtual platforms in the field of green technology and historic furniture design at Buckinghamshire New University, UK. These platforms data for this evaluation were collected during 2012. The findings emphasize the importance of technology and faculty in the platforms' success, and make recommendations for improvement.