Pentexonomy: A Multi-Dimensional Taxonomy of Educational Online Technologies

Kimberley Tuapawa, William Sher and Ning Gu
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Kimberley Tuapawa: School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
William Sher: School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Ning Gu: School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), 2014, vol. 9, issue 1, 41-59

Abstract: Educational online technologies (EOTs) have revolutionised the delivery of online education, making a large contribution towards the global increase in demand for higher learning. Educationalists have striven to adapt through knowledge development and application of online tools, but making educationally sound choices about technology has proved challenging, amidst the extensive and largely unclassified range of tools. The absence of a taxonomy comprehensive enough to guide EOT choice is a concern, given the current extent of online activity. This paper addresses this issue by proposing a new taxonomic framework of EOTs called the Pentexonomy. Developed by augmenting five existing taxonomies, the Pentexonomy synergises a range of perspectives to produce a robust and multi-dimensional classification which facilitates effective decision-making on EOT activity.

Date: 2014
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