Design of Communication Environments in Career-Focused Learning Communities

Abstract

Rapid renewal of information with the rapid development of technology prevents individuals from using their knowledge and skills throughout their lives. Today, instead of participating in long education programs such as undergraduate or associate degree programs, short-term education programs that are specialized according to their fields of study are increasingly in demand. Investigating which communication environments individuals prefer in career focused learning communities in which individuals participate in lifelong learning is important in terms of shedding light on the design process of these environments. The purpose of this manuscript is firstly to reveal the opportunities offered by lifelong learning to individuals, then to determine the preferences of the communication medium based on the experiences of individuals participating in career focused learning communities offered within the scope of lifelong learning, and finally, to provide suggestions for the design of communication environments to people who create and manage career focused learning communities.