Donelan, Helen; Herman, Clem; Kear, Karen and Kirkup, Gill
(2009).
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Abstract
Social interaction technologies present women with powerful tools to extend their network of professional contacts. This chapter considers the use of online networks by professional women, specifically those working in science, engineering, and technology, who may face particular barriers in advancing their careers; it explores the potential offered by online participation and interaction for overcoming these difficulties. Recent discussions about women’s networks and networking strategies are extended, and the authors investigate how these strategies are being affected by the growth and evolution of online social networking. Different approaches to online networking for career development are discussed, together with an examination of associated Internet and Web 2.0 technologies and the potential these approaches and tools present to women working in science, engineering, and technology.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
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| Copyright Holders: | Information Science Reference |
| ISBN: | 1-60566-368-9, 978-1-60566-368-5 |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Mathematics, Computing and Technology > Communication and Systems Institute of Educational Technology |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Research in Education and Educational Technology (CREET) |
| Item ID: | 17880 |
| Depositing User: | Helen Donelan |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Sep 2009 08:26 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Dec 2012 09:41 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/17880 |
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