Learning From a Distance: The Experience of Remote Students

While there has been research into the provision of 'distance' and 'off-campus' education, both in relation to technology and to curriculum, little attention has been given to the experiences of students studying in geographically remote locations, where the remoteness has been a...

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Published in:International journal of e-learning & distance education 2009-09, Vol.23 (3), p.53
Main Authors: Owens, Janet, Hardcastle, Lesley, Richardson, Ben
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asynchronous Communication
Authentic Learning
Blended Learning
Classroom Environment
Course Content
Distance Education
Distance learning
Economic Factors
Educational Experience
Educational technology
Knowledge
Learning Experience
Meta Analysis
Nontraditional Education
Rural areas
Student Development
Student Diversity
Student Satisfaction
Students
Synchronous Communication
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Summary:While there has been research into the provision of 'distance' and 'off-campus' education, both in relation to technology and to curriculum, little attention has been given to the experiences of students studying in geographically remote locations, where the remoteness has been an aspect of investigation. This study aimed to investigate the experiences of such students, and to suggest strategies to support them. The students recruited for this project were undergraduate and postgraduate students from remote locations around Australia who had studied at an Australian university between 2003 through 2007. They were interviewed by telephone. The three key issues identified by participants were a sense of isolation, the attitudes and knowledge of the teaching staff; and students' knowledge and use of learning technologies. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:2292-8588