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E-mentoring
About: E-mentoring is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 333 publications have been published within this topic receiving 4448 citations.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors define traditional mentoring according to its function and effectiveness and then expand the definition of mentoring to include computer-mediated communication (CMC), or e-mentoring.
Abstract: The information age is changing the dynamics of many relationships, including mentoring. This article defines traditional mentoring according to its function and effectiveness and then expands the definition of mentoring to include computer-mediated communication (CMC), or “e-mentoring.” We propose that e-mentoring holds promise for redefining mentoring relationships and changing the conditions under which mentoring is sought and offered. E-mentoring could potentially make mentoring relationships more available to groups that have previously had limited access to mentoring. Benefits of and barriers to e-mentoring are considered, as are strategies for establishing an e-mentoring relationship. E-mentoring resources are reviewed.
423 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss advantages of virtual mentoring over other forms of mentoring, describes examples of Internet mentoring for various special groups and purposes, and suggests future directions for internet mentoring.
Abstract: Mentoring is an increasingly important function for career success. Many special groups, however, including minorities and women, have difficulty finding a mentor. One solution is virtual mentoring—selecting and interacting with mentors on the Internet. The author discusses advantages of virtual mentoring over other forms of mentoring, describes examples of Internet mentoring for various special groups and purposes, and suggests future directions for Internet mentoring.
140 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that e-mentoring is a valuable tool for the career and management development of both returners and employed women who wish to break through the "glass ceiling".
Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to advance the argument for the transformative potential of e‐mentoring for professional women. Design/methodology/approach – Existing mentoring and e‐mentoring models are evaluated as the context for the development of an innovative e‐mentoring programme for professional women in the UK (Empathy‐Edge). The European Union‐funded programme consisted of 122 participants who were matched by a combination of psychological profiling and analytical processing of these data to produce optimal matches. The e‐mentoring system employed a comprehensive range of resources and communication media which are often not included in similar systems. Findings – Initial evaluation data are presented. The benefits and challenges of e‐mentoring are analysed, together with initial recommendations for implementing effective schemes. Practical implications – The paper argues that e‐mentoring is a valuable tool for the career and management development of both returners and employed women who wish to break through the “glass ceiling”. It also indirectly improves their information and communications technologies (ICT) skills. Additionally, the paper demonstrates the strategic importance of psychological profiling for matching mentoring participants. Originality/value – The field of e‐mentoring is relatively new and is under‐researched, particularly from a European perspective. Combining insights from the fields of mentoring, gender in management, and computer‐mediated communication, Empathy‐Edge offers a new approach to career development for professional women.
121 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigate learner's factor toward e mentoring and find out that learner attitudes play a role in predicting e-mentoring, which is important to ensure students would stay involved with their mentor.
98 citations
TL;DR: It was concluded that e‐mentoring offers a promising but not straightforward socio‐technical solution for developing new distance e‐learning modules.
Abstract: Creating new distance e‐learning modules requires considerable staff expertise. To help develop and expand this, mentoring holds promise. However, in lifelong learning provision, potential module creators are often very distant from potential mentors and asynchronously available. E‐mentoring might overcome these logistical constraints. This study explored the viability and effectiveness of e‐mentoring for an e‐learning module development within arts and humanities. Over two phases of implementation, participants were supported by face‐to‐face (FtF) training meetings, linked with a Web‐based chat room facility. Mentors had eight paid hours per year per mentee, for email, telephone and/or FtF contact. Evaluation was based upon e‐questionnaire feedback and FtF interviews with mentors and mentees, with assessment of quality of new modules by programme leaders. It was concluded that e‐mentoring offers a promising but not straightforward socio‐technical solution for developing new distance e‐learning modules. E...
90 citations
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| Year | Papers |
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| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 22 |