Conference paper
The impact of digital technology on postgraduate supervision
ASCILITE 2015: Globally connected; Digitally Enabled (Perth, Western Australia, 30/11/2015–03/12/2015)
2015
Abstract
There is a need to improve supervision of higher degree students to increase completion rates, reduce attrition and improve quality. This discussion paper explores the contribution that technology can make to higher degree research supervision. It focuses on research studies that support supervision through the application of digital technology. In reviewing current research, I discuss whether web-based tools can influence the training of Higher Degree Research (HDR) students, are effective in supporting students, and can reduce breakdowns in supervisory relationships. A major trend in higher education is the re-purposing of Web 2.0 systems, not only to access knowledge collaboratively, but also to create and sustain communities of learners. In critically reviewing current research-based papers, I was able to assess the impact of web-based tools on the training and support of doctoral students. The longer-term aim of this research project is to create a digital platform that can assist postgraduate students and their supervisors.
Details
- Title
- The impact of digital technology on postgraduate supervision
- Authors/Creators
- D. Maor (Author/Creator)
- Conference
- ASCILITE 2015: Globally connected; Digitally Enabled (Perth, Western Australia, 30/11/2015–03/12/2015)
- Identifiers
- 991005543294907891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
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