Supporting learning through online learning strategies Dr Emily Saavedra Massey University
Research Questions Which web-assisted strategies do you use to support your learning? When you have difficulty with your studies, who do you turn to for support? When you need support, how do you prefer to access it?
Online Learning Strategy Inventory
Context of Study Pre-degree Face-to-face 4 hours a week Materials available online Small classes (15-25 students) Study skills class
Demographics
Assignments and grading Communication Themes Course information Learning resources Assignments and grading Communication
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Similarities in Top 3 Perceived ranking value Pre-degree (this study) Under-graduate Post-graduate 1st Post of course calendar online Post of grades online. Posting detailed assignment instructions online. 2nd Example tests and exams. Online announcements posted online. 3rd Online feedback regarding assignments. Online feedback regarding assignments Posting of lecture/class notes online.
Differences in Top 3 Perceived ranking value Pre-degree (this study) Under-graduate Post-graduate 1st Post of course calendar online Post of grades online. Posting detailed assignment instructions online. 2nd Example tests and exams. Online announcements posted online. 3rd Online feedback regarding assignments. Online feedback regarding assignments Posting of lecture/class notes online. ORGANISATION ASSESSMENTS SELF-REGULATION
Andragogic principles Collaborative learning Ownership Self-direction Whakawhanaungatanga
Range of ages and stages Support with organisation Support networks are varied Preference for face-to-face