Book chapter
Learning IT: Where do lecturers fit?
Integrating information and communications technologies into the classroom, pp.99-111
Idea Group Inc (IGI)
2007
Abstract
Lectures are the traditional method of content delivery in undergraduate information technology degrees, yet concerns have been raised about their effectiveness. This chapter addresses the role of lectures within information technology (IT) degree programs from a student perspective; it examines the factors that influence lecture attendance, and student perceptions of the usefulness of a variety of possible lecture activities. Overall, the results suggest that students see the lecturer as contributing significant value to their learning experience through the lecture setting. Students appear to value the expertise of the lecturer and find activities that can best make use of the lecturer's expertise the most useful. The results also suggest that students recognize the importance of active learning within the constraints of traditional learning settings.
Details
- Title
- Learning IT: Where do lecturers fit?
- Authors/Creators
- T.J. McGill (Author/Creator)S. Bax (Author/Creator)
- Contributors
- L.A. Tomei (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Integrating information and communications technologies into the classroom, pp.99-111
- Publisher
- Idea Group Inc (IGI); Hershy, PA, USA
- Identifiers
- 991005544016207891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Information Technology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
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