Perceptions of Online Tutorials for Distance Learning in Mathematics and Computing

Lowe, Tim; Mestel, Ben and Williams, Gareth (2016). Perceptions of Online Tutorials for Distance Learning in Mathematics and Computing. Research in Learning Technology, 24, article no. 30630.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3402/rlt.v24.30630

Abstract

We report on student and staff perceptions of synchronous online teaching and learning sessions in mathematics and computing. The study is based on two surveys of students and tutors conducted five years apart, and focuses on the educational experience as well societal and accessibility dimensions. Key conclusions are that both staff and students value online sessions, to supplement face-to-face sessions, mainly for their convenience, but interaction within the sessions is limited. Students find the recording of sessions particularly helpful in their studies.

Viewing alternatives

Metrics

Item Actions

Export

You can export this page using these formats Digital Object Identifier - DOI

About

• Item ORO ID
• 46797
• Item Type
• Journal Item
• ISSN
• 2156-7077
• Keywords
• eLearning; eTutorials; synchronous online learning; STEM
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) > Mathematics and Statistics
  Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
• Copyright Holders
• © 2016 T. Lowe et al.
• Depositing User
• Timothy Lowe