Abstract
While provision of appropriate supports in the first year of study has been found to have a positive effect on student success, supports targeting distance learners are often applied in a 'goulash approach'. Against this backdrop, the research investigated the experiences of first-time distance learners with a view to informing the future design of supports during the early stages of the study lifecycle. The study was framed around Design-Based Research involving a mixed method approach over three phases: a s tocktake of services designed to support distance learning; a pre and post semester survey of first-time distance learners; and a video diary phase that gathered the lived experiences of 20 students upon commencement of their study. Triangulated results of the three phases highlight a disconnection between institutional support and development services and the majority of first-time distance learners who were labelled Self Sufficient Students.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 16th International FYHE Conference 2013: Proceedings |
Place of Publication | Wellington |
Publisher | FYHE |
Pages | 1-10 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780646906157 |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 16th International FYHE Conference 2013 - Museum of New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand Duration: 07 Jul 2013 → 10 Jul 2013 http://fyhe.com.au/past_papers/papers13/fyhe13_proceedings.pdf |
Conference
Conference | 16th International FYHE Conference 2013 |
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Country | New Zealand |
City | Wellington |
Period | 07/07/13 → 10/07/13 |
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