Role of Knowledge Networks in Distance Learning

Autor/in	Zaheer, Muhammad
Titel	Role of Knowledge Networks in Distance Learning
Quelle	In: Pakistan Journal of Distance and Online Learning, 6 (2020) 1, S.221-230 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2415-2013
Schlagwörter	Distance Education; Educational Technology; Technology Uses in Education; College Students; Computer Mediated Communication; Interaction; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Electronic Mail; Social Media; Web Sites; Electronic Publishing; Foreign Countries; Online Courses; Virtual Universities; Pakistan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Unterrichtsmedien; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Collegestudent; Computerkonferenz; Interaktion; Telekommunikationstechnik; Elektronischer Briefkasten; Soziale Medien; Web-Design; Elektronisches Publizieren; Ausland; Online course; Online-Kurs
Abstract	This study is aimed at exploring the knowledge sharing methods adopted by the students in distance learning mode. Students studying in distance learning do not have formal/regular classes where they can go and have academic discussions. Though, this convenience of not attending the classes facilitates many but at the same time poses certain challenges as burden of knowledge acquisition shifts towards the student alone. This was a qualitative study using grounded theory methodology to know how students in distance learning share their academic problems and seek solution. A sample of twenty students was selected, through purposive sampling, from three universities of Pakistan. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were conducted. It was found that students create online groups/communities to help each other and overcome the absence of face to face interactions. Students opt for virtual interactions in order to share knowledge and information. Cell phones, emails, Facebook and student created websites/blogs were found to be the most frequently used Information and Communication Technology (ICT) media for knowledge sharing. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Pakistan Journal of Distance and Online Learning. Faculty of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Islamabad, 44310, Pakistan. e-mail: editor.pjdol@aiou.edu.pk; Web site: https://pjdol.aiou.edu.pk/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01