The e-learning cycle and continuous improvement for e-entrepreneurs

The purpose of this paper is to explore the integration of learning, continuous improvement and innovation theories as a basis for enhancing the education of e-entrepreneurs. Conceptual development of emerging interdisciplinary literature is combined with example analysis to develop the Circle of E-learning uniquely augmented by hermeneutics, action research and the creative destruction cycle of innovation using applied examples of e-entrepreneurship. Four R&rsquo;s are discussed in the Circle of E-learning; Review, Revise, Reconstruct, and Reveal. Observations for each of the 4R&rsquo;s are made regarding continuous improvement of the education of e-entrepreneurs. Findings are that the procedural pivot points indicated by the 4R&rsquo;s can be helpful for administrators and educators to improve operations and outcomes in management and professional development situations.<br /

Reflection and SoTL ::putting reflection (back) on faculty radar

Reflection was introduced into educational institutions to encourage students to seek beyond the descriptive and simple response toward critical, deep thinking, and effectively make better choices. It is also an integral part of the structured inquiry of one's teaching through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Based on Dewey and Schön's foundation of reflection as linked to actions undertaken in apprentices' daily tasks, this chapter attempts to dispel common misconceptions related to reflection to show that reflection can and should be encouraged by all stakeholders in educational programs regardless of the discipline, level, or type of study. A Reflection Radar has been created to identify reflective practices in teaching and learning. The chapter concludes with how reflection through SoTL can and should be implemented as a solid, formative pedagogical tool at all levels of education and contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning for all educators