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Transitions in higher education with technology and learning: methods for elicitation

Towle, G. and Howe, R. (2010) Transitions in higher education with technology and learning: methods for elicitation. Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education. 2(1), pp. 74-83.

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Abstract: The e-Learning for Learners (E4L) project, funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) which ran from 2007-2009, investigated learners' perspectives and experiences of e-learning. The learners who participated in the project were sampled as to their proficiency as e-communicators and assessed through their completion of specific tasks in a virtual learning environment. This article discusses the methodology from this project relating to transitions and technology regarding participants from higher education. The interview plus method using personal education flowcharts (PEFs) is discussed as well as the use of product cards which were successful in eliciting data. Identification of different skill and confidence levels of learners using technology for learning through the aid of PEFs helps to recognise challenges and issues in transitions and would allow institutions and educators to tailor skills training
Uncontrolled Keywords: e-learning; learners' experiences of technology; transitions; personal education flowchart
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1028.43 Computers in education. Web-based instruction. Educational technology
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education > LC5800 Distance education
Creators: Towle, Gemma and Howe, Rob
Publisher: University of Northampton
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services
Date: 2010
Page Range: pp. 74-83
Journal or Publication Title: Enhancing the Learner Experience in Higher Education
Volume: 2
Number: 1
Language: English
Status: Published / Disseminated
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2778

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