"Have I learnt it?" Evaluating skills for resource-based study using electronic resources

Macdonald, Janet; Heap, Nick and Mason, Robin (2001). "Have I learnt it?" Evaluating skills for resource-based study using electronic resources. British Journal of Educational Technology, 32(4) pp. 419–434.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8535.00211

Abstract

Electronic information resources are increasingly in use for courses at all levels of Higher Education. They may be employed as reference material when researching particular topics for assignments, as part of a conventionally structured course, or alternatively their use may be a central part of resource based course philosophy. Whilst the use of these resources may offer many advantages in terms of developing more independent learners, there are also information handling skills which students must acquire. This paper discusses the relevance of these skills and the factors influencing their acquisition for students on two networked resource based courses at the UK Open University.

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