国际专业会议组织者协会（The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers，IAPCO）是一个非营利国际组织，该组织成立于1968年，是由专业会议组织者、会议策划人、活动经理和国际大会及企业会议经理组成的行业组...国际专业会议组织者协会（The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers，IAPCO）是一个非营利国际组织，该组织成立于1968年，是由专业会议组织者、会议策划人、活动经理和国际大会及企业会议经理组成的行业组织。IAPCO致力于制订行业标准，提高成员专业水准，主要方式是提供继续教育，组织召开会议行业的专业教育课程。IAPCO的成员来自超过35个国家和地区的100家行业机构，这些机构为客户提供咨询帮助，展开更多
Case study research investigated the launching of an innovative Live Journal, as part of a professional social network, during international conference held in Israel on the subject of teacher training. Research liter...Case study research investigated the launching of an innovative Live Journal, as part of a professional social network, during international conference held in Israel on the subject of teacher training. Research literature notes various publications used to record research and academic materials, but talks less about tools accompanying academic conferences. As far as could be ascertained no online ＂live journal＂ has served the needs of a professional conference. To understand the process and contribution of the Live Journal, qualitative study was chosen, using categorical analysis to interpret materials uploaded by participants on the journal. Additionally, in-depth interviews exposed participants＇ voices and interpretations. The research aimed to identify factors encouraging or hindering the initiative＇s success, patterns of participation, participants＇ characteristics, writing styles and incumbent difficulties and aimed to present a model for optimal operation of the Live Journal. Findings indicate essential components for the journal＇s success include： participants, technology and marketing, noting the importance of each component and their correlation with other components. The journal＇s potential to assist construction of a professional community, and act as an impetus for professional development and familiarity with other professionals in the field indicates the importance of the journal and constitutes the key for success.展开更多
文摘国际专业会议组织者协会（The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers，IAPCO）是一个非营利国际组织，该组织成立于1968年，是由专业会议组织者、会议策划人、活动经理和国际大会及企业会议经理组成的行业组织。IAPCO致力于制订行业标准，提高成员专业水准，主要方式是提供继续教育，组织召开会议行业的专业教育课程。IAPCO的成员来自超过35个国家和地区的100家行业机构，这些机构为客户提供咨询帮助，
文摘Case study research investigated the launching of an innovative Live Journal, as part of a professional social network, during international conference held in Israel on the subject of teacher training. Research literature notes various publications used to record research and academic materials, but talks less about tools accompanying academic conferences. As far as could be ascertained no online ＂live journal＂ has served the needs of a professional conference. To understand the process and contribution of the Live Journal, qualitative study was chosen, using categorical analysis to interpret materials uploaded by participants on the journal. Additionally, in-depth interviews exposed participants＇ voices and interpretations. The research aimed to identify factors encouraging or hindering the initiative＇s success, patterns of participation, participants＇ characteristics, writing styles and incumbent difficulties and aimed to present a model for optimal operation of the Live Journal. Findings indicate essential components for the journal＇s success include： participants, technology and marketing, noting the importance of each component and their correlation with other components. The journal＇s potential to assist construction of a professional community, and act as an impetus for professional development and familiarity with other professionals in the field indicates the importance of the journal and constitutes the key for success.
