Incorporating online tools in tertiary education
Date
2013-10
Authors
Steenkamp, Leon P.
Rudman, Riaan J.
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
Clute Institute
Abstract
Students currently studying at tertiary institutions have developed a set of attitudes and aptitudes
as a result of growing up in an IT and media-rich environment. These attitudes and aptitudes influence how they learn and in order to be effective, lecturers must adapt to address their learning preferences and use the online teaching tools that these students are familiar with. In a South African context it was found that students spend a significant amount of time in interactive online image-rich environments and are accustomed to this environment. A number of suggestions are made on how to incorporate this in tertiary education.
Description
Publication of this article was funded by the Stellenbosch University Open Access Fund.
The original publication is available at http://journals.cluteonline.com/index.php/CIER
The original publication is available at http://journals.cluteonline.com/index.php/CIER
Keywords
Computer-assisted instruction, Web-based instruction, Internet in higher education
Citation
Steenkamp, L. & Rudman, R.J. 2013. Incorporating online tools in tertiary education. Contemporary issues in education research, 6(4):365-372.