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Connecting to an E-ducation… Critical analysis paper Kristiana Kilvert Queensland University of Technology Education Technology Effects of the Internet upon education (negatives) Education is only accessible where the technology is available Ruiz in Sekel, 2004.
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Connecting to an E-ducation…Critical analysis paper Kristiana Kilvert Queensland University of Technology
Education Technology
Effects of the Internet upon education (negatives) • Education is only accessible where the technology is available Ruiz in Sekel, 2004.
Effects of the Internet upon education (negatives) • Education is only accessible where the technology is available Ruiz in Sekel, 2004. • Staff do not necessarily adjust their teaching methods to suit an online learning environment Duncan, 2004.
Effects of the Internet upon education (negatives) • Education is only accessible where the technology is available Ruiz in Sekel, 2004. • Staff do not necessarily adjust their teaching methods to suit an online learning environment Duncan, 2004. • Students can have problems navigating and understanding online content and then posting responses to it Duncan, 2004.
Effects of the Internet upon education (positives) • Students adjust to real world situations (where face-to-face may not be an option) Dolezalek, 2003: 26-32.
Effects of the Internet upon education (positives) • Students adjust to real world situations (where face-to-face may not be an option) Dolezalek, 2003: 26-32. • The comparative cost savings of an e-ducation translate into student learning benefits AOS, 1997.
Effects of the Internet upon education (positives) • Students adjust to real world situations (where face-to-face may not be an option) Dolezalek, 2003: 26-32. • The comparative cost savings of an e-ducation translate into student learning benefits AOS, 1997. • Students have more flexibility with their study (which can also be translated into monetary savings) Hallam, 2004.
Mould an education around an existing lifestyle University of Washington, 2004. No location based disadvantages Hallam, 2004. New access to diverse and interactive content Hallam, 2004. Non threatening learning environment in comparison to the physical classroom (students can contribute with more confidence to class discussions) Duncan, 2004. Specific benefits to students
Quality of e-ducation • Can easily link learning content with real world examples Hallam, 2004. • Can integrate multimedia and interactive elements into unit content Duncan, 2004. • Can more easily access the most update information and examples Duncan, 2004. • Students are more easily able to apply what they have learnt OLT, 2004.
Skill set development • Enhanced computing capabilities Duncan, 2004. • Strong self-regulation/ self-discipline skills Duncan, 2004. • Increased group learning Kassop, 2003.
Main disadvantages to students of an e-ducation • A lack of physical interaction leading to: • decreased shared knowledge and ideas Hallam, 2004. • a less enthusiastic e-class Duncan, 2004. • problematic communication/ understanding McCarthy and Hatcher, 2002. • a weakened desire to achieve by students Duncan, 2004 • less experience in dealing with people in the physical realm Duncan, 2004
Main disadvantages to students of an e-ducation • Having access to the appropriate technology and the online environment supporting the educational content Carvin, 2000.
Main disadvantages to students of an e-ducation • Having access to the appropriate technology and the online environment supporting the educational content Carvin, 2000. • Location-based and cultural examples disadvantaging students foreign to them Flew, 1999.
Main disadvantages to students of an e-ducation • Having access to the appropriate technology and the online environment supporting the educational content Carvin, 2000. • Location-based and cultural examples disadvantaging students foreign to them Flew, 1999. • The ability to regulate the quality of online educational institutions WorldWideLearn, 2004.
Rapid technological developments + An increasing understanding of an audience’s wants and needs = Enhanced learning environment online.
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Gillian Hallam, interview, 6 June 2004. • Kassop, M. (2003) Ten Ways Online Education Matches, or Surpasses, Face-to-Face Learning. [Online]. Available: http://ts.mivu.org/default.asp?show=article&id=1059 [Accessed 8 Dec. 2004]. • McCarthy, P. and Hatcher, C. (2002) Speaking persuasively: Making the most of your presentations. Sydney: Allen & Unwin. • OLT. (2004) Technological Literacy and Computer Use [Online]. Available: https://olt.qut.edu.au/manuals/adminm/Access_to_ the_site/Technological_Literacy.htm [Accessed 24 May. 2004]. • Sekel, C. (2004). Launches Global Strategy with Partners to Provide Internet Connectivity and Computing Power to 50 Percent of World’s Population by 2015. [Online] Available: http://www.cbiz.cn/release/showrelease.asp?id=685 [Accessed 24 Nov. 2004].
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