Abstract
The aim of the study was to find out how dance students experienced learning in an
international distance education program delivered in an e-learning format using a virtual
learning environment platform. In order to organize the students’ experiences with the various
learning assignments, we focused on three broad categories of learning tasks: individual
writing assignments, collaborative assignments, and individual practical assignments. Data
were collected from 42 students using a questionnaire and group interviews. Regarding the elearning
format, we found that the most crucial factor for carrying out all learning assignments
was the teacher’s guidance and feedback on students’ work. Regarding the learning platform,
we found that in comparison to other learning tasks, carrying out practical assignments was
the most limited with the available tools.
international distance education program delivered in an e-learning format using a virtual
learning environment platform. In order to organize the students’ experiences with the various
learning assignments, we focused on three broad categories of learning tasks: individual
writing assignments, collaborative assignments, and individual practical assignments. Data
were collected from 42 students using a questionnaire and group interviews. Regarding the elearning
format, we found that the most crucial factor for carrying out all learning assignments
was the teacher’s guidance and feedback on students’ work. Regarding the learning platform,
we found that in comparison to other learning tasks, carrying out practical assignments was
the most limited with the available tools.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 147-162 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Research in Dance Education |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- e-learning
- dance education
- virtual learning environment