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Improving Student Progression in Distance Learning Using Synchronous Webinars

verfasst von : Georgina Stebbings, Chris Mackintosh, Adrian Burden, Dave Sims

Erschienen in: Bridges and Mediation in Higher Distance Education

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Webinars facilitate synchronous communication and are an opportunity for social interaction and collaborative learning between students on distance learning programmes.
We surveyed 30 distance learning students and 19 tutors about their experiences of webinar delivery, in addition to analyzing unit performance pre- (2016–2018) and post- (2018–2020) webinar integration for one Level 4 distance-learning unit in sport and exercise science.
Of the students who responded, 93% reported attending webinars as part of their programme, while 51% of tutors reported delivering a webinar as part of their teaching. Comparisons of unit performance pre- and post-webinar integration revealed an increase in unit attainment and reduction in the number of first time fails. Both students and tutors rated the addition of webinars to the distance-learning programme positively, with students rating the educational and technological quality of the webinars higher than tutors.
In conclusion, utilizing webinars to facilitate social interaction and collaborative learning on distance learning programmes contributed to improved student attainment and progression.

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Metadaten
Titel
Improving Student Progression in Distance Learning Using Synchronous Webinars
verfasst von
Georgina Stebbings
Chris Mackintosh
Adrian Burden
Dave Sims
Copyright-Jahr
2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67435-9_24

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