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Student perspectives of online learning
conference contribution
posted on 2006-01-01, 00:00 authored by Jo Coldwell-NeilsonJo Coldwell-Neilson, Annemieke Craig, Annegret GooldThe advent of online learning in tertiary education has changed the way students interact with institutions and undertake their studies. All students at Deakin University interact with their courses through an online learning environment. While online learning environments can be evaluated in a number of ways, the perceptions of the key users and their levels of satisfaction with the online learning environment are important measures.
This paper presents results of a survey of students studying at Deakin University in 2005. The survey explored their perceptions of learning in the online environment. The results indicate that overall students were enthusiastic about learning in such an environment. The main advantages are the flexibility that it provides and the ability to study when it suits students. The disadvantages include technical issues such as speed of access, and the need to participate regularly. The size and spread of the responses suggest that these outcomes can be generalized for all students studying online.
This paper presents results of a survey of students studying at Deakin University in 2005. The survey explored their perceptions of learning in the online environment. The results indicate that overall students were enthusiastic about learning in such an environment. The main advantages are the flexibility that it provides and the ability to study when it suits students. The disadvantages include technical issues such as speed of access, and the need to participate regularly. The size and spread of the responses suggest that these outcomes can be generalized for all students studying online.
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Association for Learning Technology. Conference (13th : 2006 : Heriot-Watt University)Pagination
97 - 107Publisher
Association for Learning TechnologyLocation
Edinburgh, ScotlandPlace of publication
Oxford, EnglandStart date
2006-09-05End date
2006-09-07ISBN-13
9780954587055ISBN-10
0954587057Language
engNotes
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2006, Association for Learning TechnologyEditor/Contributor(s)
D Whitelock, W SteveTitle of proceedings
ALT-C 2006 : the next generation : research proceedings : Association for Learning TechnologyUsage metrics
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