E-Reflections: A Comparative Exploration of the Role of e-learning in TrainingHigher Education Lecturers

Tony CHURCHIIL

Makale detayları

E-Reflections: A Comparative Exploration of the Role of e-learning in TrainingHigher Education Lecturers

Yazarlar:

Tony CHURCHIIL

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Dergi:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2005 Vol.6 Issue 3, pp.48-57

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2005

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000784417

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

pISSN:

1302-6488

Özet:

 

This paper provides an initial evaluation of data gathered by running versions of a five-week online programme called ‘e-Reflections’.  This includes comparisons with a course specifically for academics from (or working in) the Gulf and the wider Middle East Region.    ‘e-Reflections’ is an online programme developed at University of Leicester for current or potential online tutors. It is based on Professor Gilly Salmon’s five-stage networked learning model and builds on a history of e-learning initiatives at the University.  Salmon’s work provided a framework that not only emphasises the pedagogy of e-learning but provides a means of deeper engagements with e-learning – both in terms of interaction with participation and integration into the blend of courses.      In comparing data from such courses run at the University (including colleagues across the UK) and the Middle East cohort, cultural differences were anticipated.  The findings suggest, however, that factors such as comfort and familiarity with the medium were more influential than culture. Whatever the context of those participating, the main finding was that collaborative online reflection is a powerful tool to encourage deeper learning.

Makale detayları

E-Reflections: A Comparative Exploration of the Role of e-learning in TrainingHigher Education Lecturers

Yazarlar: Tony CHURCHIIL

Yayıncı: Anadolu University

Dergi: Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2005 Vol.6 Issue 3, pp.48-57

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 8/2005

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2000784417

Sıklık: Üç Aylık

pISSN: 1302-6488

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Tony CHURCHIIL

Yayıncı:

Anadolu University

Dergi:

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education 2005 Vol.6 Issue 3, pp.48-57

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

8/2005

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2000784417

Sıklık:

Üç Aylık

pISSN:

1302-6488