Gauging the Extent of Online Practices along the eLearning Continuum

Autor/in	Raturi, Shikha
Titel	Gauging the Extent of Online Practices along the eLearning Continuum
Quelle	In: Technology, Instruction, Cognition and Learning, 11 (2019) 4, S.303-334 (32 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1540-0182
Schlagwörter	Electronic Learning; Blended Learning; Online Courses; Technology Integration; College Students; Foreign Countries; Student Attitudes; Computer Assisted Instruction; Conventional Instruction; Printed Materials; Computer Mediated Communication; Asynchronous Communication; Fiji + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Online course; Online-Kurs; Collegestudent; Ausland; Schülerverhalten; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computerkonferenz; Fidschi
Abstract	Higher education institutions around the world are embracing computer-assisted learning and instruction practices creating four distinct learning environments namely: print, face-to-face, blended and online. This study assessed current online practices in all the four learning environments concurrently at both undergraduate and graduate levels at the University of the South Pacific. It explores the reasons for students' actions/inactions and perceptions towards the current online practices in the different learning environments. A total of 975 learners (873 undergraduates and 72 postgraduates) participated in a survey with closed and open-ended questions. The findings reveal learners' reasons for embracing computer-assisted learning and instruction practices despite their high satisfaction with face-to-face learning environments as reported in an earlier study. The 'course structure', 'use of discussion forum for asynchronous interaction', 'learner support' and the need for 'eLearning awareness' emerged as crucial points for consideration. Unlike other studies, this study provides insight into print and face-to-face learning environments as well highlighting importance learners place on the integration of technology in each of these learning environments. The findings of this study have implications for institutions/organisations around the world along the eLearning continuum, particularly if they have a diverse student population. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01