Journal article
Does distance e-learning work? A comparison between distance and face-to-face learners using e-learning materials
Association of Learning Technology Journal, Vol.11(3), pp.69-87
2003
Abstract
This study compares continual assessment data, intake numbers, retention numbers and final examination grades of a mixed cohort of face-to-face and distance learners against similar data from previous years where e-learning materials were not used in order to test whether e-learning materials can support the same quality and quantity of teaching and learning for both face-to-face and distance learners. The results for this cohort of learners demonstrate that: (i) distance e-learners score as well and sometimes better than face-to-face learners; (ii) face-to-face student numbers have increased; (iii) overall, student retention and student attendance have been maintained; (iv) final examination results have been maintained or in some cases improved; (v) lecturer workload was high, but not unmanageable, and it is clear how manageability can be improved.
Details
- Title
- Does distance e-learning work? A comparison between distance and face-to-face learners using e-learning materials
- Authors/Creators
- S. de Freitas (Author/Creator)G.P. Roberts (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Association of Learning Technology Journal, Vol.11(3), pp.69-87
- Publisher
- University of Wales Press
- Identifiers
- 991005545413507891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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