scholarly journals Transactional Distance And Autonomy In A Distance Learning Environment

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Vasiloudis ◽  
M. Koutsouba ◽  
Y. Giossos ◽  
I. Mavroidis
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Transactional Distance ◽  
Demographic Parameters ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Distance Learning Environment ◽  
Time Periods ◽  
Small Change ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract This paper studies the transactional distance between the students and the tutor as well as the autonomy of students in a postgraduate course of the Hellenic Open University (HOU). The aim of the paper is to examine how the relation between autonomy and transactional distance evolves during an academic year and how this relation is affected by demographic parameters, such as gender, age group and student experience (year of studies). For this purpose an empirical research was conducted and a sample of postgraduate students responded to a questionnaire (which included a scale for transactional distance, a scale for autonomy and demographic questions) during two different time periods within an academic (2012-2013). The results of the statistical analysis showed that during the evolution of the learning process there was a small change in transactional distance, especially for the dimension of co-understanding, while there was also a change in one of the dimensions of autonomy, namely sensitivity to others. However, no relation was observed between transactional distance and autonomy, ether in the first or the second measurement during the academic year. This finding is also regarded in the overall framework of the different critiques and interpretations of Moore’s theory.

scholarly journals THE EXPLOITATION OF COMMUNICATION BASED TECHNOLOGY IN TERMS OF ASSISTING THE STUDENTS OF THE HELLENIC OPEN UNIVERSITY TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1426-1440
Author(s):  
VASILIKI KOUKOUSOURI ◽  
ANDREAS KARAOULANIS
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Open University ◽  
Internet Communication ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Telephone Communication ◽  
Keywords Internet ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Written Assignments ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract The purpose of this research is to investigate the views of the postgraduate students of the Hellenic Open University during the 2016-17 academic year on the possibilities of using internet based platforms and computer technology in general for the preparation of their written work in such a distance learning degree. Our sample was students 24 women and 6 men. All students in the same degree in the above mentioned academic year. Students were asked to complete a written questionnaire that was posted on the internet, while they were ensured for their anonymity. Data analysis was done by following a quantitative approach via the usage of the SPSS24 statistical software. The most important findings of the research were that of all forms of internet and computer based technology that was used in order to assist students during their studies, the forum, the emails and the usage of phone conversations with students and lectures were the ones that were mostly related with their written assignments. In terms of their educational needs in general, they were covered by email, forums, telephone communication and they also chose to videoconferencing. Generally speaking, they have shown that internet and computer technology are essential in distance learning education. Finally, students wanted to improve their communication with their lectures, would like to increase their telephone communication with them and to give answers to their questions via the forum usage. Keywords: Internet, communication, e-mail, forum, distance education, Hellenic Open University, telephone

scholarly journals Distance Learning Perceptions from Higher Education Students—The Case of Portugal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 374
Author(s):  
Sónia P. Gonçalves ◽  
Maria José Sousa ◽  
Fernanda Santos Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

This research study examines the attitudes of Portuguese higher education students regarding compulsory digital and distance learning university courses during the second semester of the academic year 2019–2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The methodology was quantitative, being the undergraduate and postgraduate students surveyed to find their perceptions about distance and online education in Portugal. The findings of the study highlighted the relationship between distance and online learning. The key concern of the respondents is related to the formal and contextual dimensions of the online class regime. The values examined, taken as a whole, allow us to conclude that with this teaching regime, in terms of awareness, there is acceptance and benefit. The sense of ambiguity in which this transformation took place, as well as the climate surrounding this phase, are worth noting. The teaching and evaluation methodologies used have been embraced and show a very wide range of choices on the part of the teaching teams and the students’ various interests, just as in the teaching regime of the classroom. The fact that students feel the need for face-to-face classes, however, is of great importance for practical and laboratory classes. This reality, which is a challenge to face in the future, is hard to overcome.

scholarly journals Adaption of Distance Learning to Continue the Academic Year Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

2021 ◽  
pp. 106038
Author(s):  
Atika Qazi ◽  
Javaria Qazi ◽  
Khulla Naseer ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan ◽  
Shiza Qazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Academic Year

STUDENTS' INDEPENDENT WORK IN UNIVERSITY DISTANCE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Rodionova ◽  
Olga Titova ◽  
Ekaterina Konisterova ◽  
Irina Chistyakova ◽  
Irina Golovina
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Distance Learning Environment ◽  
Independent Work

The Impact of Transitions to Distance and Full-Time Education during a Pandemic on the Psychological Condition of College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
V.S. Krasnoborova
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Psychological Condition ◽  
Training Format ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Epidemiological Situation

The work is aimed at analyzing the psychological state in the students of the college of music in connection with several transitions to full-time and distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2020-2021 academic year. The study involved 95 students who applied for individual psychological help from a teacher-psychologist of the school. A total of 302 psychological consultations were conducted during the academic year. Within the framework of this study, it is assumed that the tense epidemiological situation and constant changes in the training format can worsen the psychological state of students. The analysis of the number of consultations in each month of the academic year was carried out and these data were compared with the transition to a particular form of education. The most popular topics of psychological consultations in each month of the academic year are also identified.

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