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Educational Media International | 2009

Adult learners’ use of flexible online resources in a blended programme

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon

This paper presents a case study of a blended programme for adults and discusses findings from a mixed‐methods investigative study of learners’ and tutors’ experiences of the programme. The programme employs a set of flexible online resources, which are activity‐based and designed to provide choice in study routes and modes of learning. Our research has identified four main strategies used by learners when working with these resources: universalists, butterflies, changelings, and minimalists. We discuss these strategies and consider the value learners feel they have gained from the flexible programme. The strategies identified have implications for course designers and facilitators, requiring an increased emphasis on the course process over course content, and support for the development of learners’ confidence. Wie erfahrene Anfänger flexible Online‐Mittel in einem Vermischten Programm benutzen Dieses Papier präsentiert als Fallstudie ein gemischtes Programm für Erwachsene und bespricht die Ergebnisse einer mit gemischten Methoden durchgeführten Studie und die Erfahrungen von Anfängern und Tutoren mit diesem Programm. Das Programm verwendet eine Reihe auf Selbsttätigkeit beruhender flexibler Online‐Mittel, die die Wahl der Studienwege und Lernweisen unterstützen sollen. Unsere Forschung hat vier von Anfängern verwendete Hauptstrategien identifiziert, die mit diesen Mitteln arbeiteten: Universalisten, “Schmetterlinge”, Wechsler, und Minimalisten. Wir besprechen diese Strategien und prüfen, was die Anfänger unserer Meinung nach von der Nutzung dieser flexiblen Programme glauben gewonnen zu haben. Die identifizierten Strategien haben als Implikationen für Kurs‐Entwickler und Vermittler eine vergrößerte Betonung auf den Kurs‐Prozess über den Kurs‐Inhalt zu legen und die Entwicklung von Selbstvertrauen der Anfänger zu unterstützen. Les apprenants adultes et l’utilisation des ressources en ligne « souples » dans le cadre d’un programme mixte Cet article présente une étude de cas, celle d’un programme mixte destiné aux adultes et examine les résultats d’une étude approfondie des expériences vécues par les étudiants et les tuteurs au cours de ce programme, menée en mélangeant plusieurs méthodes. Ce programme a recours à un ensemble de ressources souples en ligne, qui sont fondées sur des activités et conçues pour fournir des choix d’itinéraires d’étude et de modes d’apprentissage. Notre recherche a identifié quatre stratégies principales utilisées par les apprenants lorsqu’ils travaillent avec ces ressources: les universalistes, les papillons, les mutants et les minimalistes. Nous comparons ces stratégies et examinons quelle valeur les apprenants pensent avoir retirée du programme souple. Les stratégies identifiées ont des implications pour les concepteurs et facilitateurs des cours car elle demandent que l’on porte une attention plus grande au processus du cours plutôt qu’au contenu et qu’on soutienne le développement de la confiance des apprenants. Los alumnos adultos y el uso de los recursos en línea flexibles dentro de un programa mixto Este artículo presenta el estudio de caso de un programa mixto para adultos y examina los resultados de un estudio y investigación (llevado a cabo a través de un abordaje plurimetodólogico) de las experiencias vividas por los alumnos y tutores del programa. Este programa utiliza un conjunto de recursos flexibles en línea que son basados en actividades y diseñados para ofrecer alternativas en la elección de los itinerarios de estudio y los modos de aprendizaje. Nuestra investigación ha identificado cuatro estrategias principales utilizadas por los alumnos cuando están trabajando con esos recursos: los universalistas, las mariposas, los mutantes y los minimalistas. Discutimos de esas estrategias y examinamos el valor que los alumnos piensan que han sacado del programa flexible. Las estrategias identificadas conllevan consecuencias para los diseñadores y facilitadores de cursos como la necesidad de mayor énfasis en el proceso del curso (más que en el contenido propio) y al mismo tiempo un apoyo para el desarrollo de la confianza de los alumnos.


Education and Information Technologies | 2013

Facilitating learning with web conferencing recommendations based on learners' experiences

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon

This paper reports some of the findings from a study undertaken to obtain an insight into the experiences of learners engaging with web conferencing. A small group of work-based adult learners with substantial experience of learning in a virtual classroom provided accounts of and reflections on their experiences using a blog and group interview. Qualitative analysis of data led to findings which support some existing best practice guidelines for facilitators and also provide additional insight into issues that impact on learners’ experiences. This paper presents recommendations for facilitators and explores some of the issues raised by learners which are not commonly addressed in other guidelines, including the effective use of breakout rooms, the management of minimalist learners and the need to respect learners’ privacy. A facilitation approach which allows learners to develop autonomy and exert control in the virtual classroom and which acknowledges diversity of learning preferences is suggested. Whilst the recommendations made may not be appropriate in all learning contexts, they are presented as a starting point to help other facilitators review and develop their own practice.


Counselling and Psychotherapy Research | 2004

Counsellors' use of reflective space

Carole Gordon

While reflection on practice is a frequent and essential aspect of counselling, what exactly this process entails is not completely clear. This paper describes a study of counsellors ‘caught in the act’ of reflecting, and uncovers various ways counsellors made use of a reflective space.


Interactive Learning Environments | 2011

Towards flexible learning for adult learners in professional contexts: an activity-focused course design

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon; Aileen Ackland


The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning | 2011

Role Engagement and Anonymity in Synchronous Online Role Play.

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon; Margaret Harris


Archive | 2009

‘Unfettered expression of thought’? Experiences of anonymous online role play

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon; Harris Margaret


EdMedia: World Conference on Educational Media and Technology | 2008

Universalists, Butterflies and Changelings: Learners’ Roles and Strategies for using Flexible Online Resources

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon


Archive | 2014

Live online learning: strategies for the web conferencing classroom

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon; Jan Schyma


Archive | 2014

Creating a learning space

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon; Jan Schyma


Archive | 2014

Live Online Learning

Sarah Cornelius; Carole Gordon; Jan Schyma

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