Supporting learning through online learning strategies Dr Emily

Supporting learning through online learning strategies Dr Emily Saavedra Massey University

Research Questions 1. Which web-assisted strategies do you use to support your learning? 2. When you have difficulty with your studies, who do you turn to for support? 3. When you need support, how do you prefer to access it?

Online Learning Strategy Inventory

Context of Study • Pre-degree • Face-to-face 4 hours a week • Materials available online • Small classes (1525 students) • Study skills class

Domestic 46% International 54% Prefer not to say 6% Male 40% Female 54%

Demographics Over 20 years Pasifika Māori ESOL (English is your second language) None of the above 0 2 4 6 8 10 Number of students 12 14 16

Themes 1. Course information 2. Learning resources 3. Assignments and grading 4. Communication

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Similarities in Top 3 Perceived ranking value 1 st Pre-degree (this study) Under-graduate Post of course calendar Post of grades online 2 nd Example tests and exams. 3 rd Online feedback regarding assignments. Post-graduate Posting detailed assignment instructions online. Online announcements posted online. Posting detailed assignment instructions online. Online feedback Posting of lecture/class regarding assignments notes online.

Differences in Top 3 Example tests and exams. 3 rd Online feedback regarding assignments. Post-graduate Posting detailed assignment instructions online. Online announcements posted online. SE LF -R EG UL AT IO N 2 nd Under-graduate Post of grades online. Posting detailed assignment instructions online. Online feedback Posting of lecture/class regarding assignments notes online. AS SE SS M EN TS Pre-degree (this study) Post of course calendar online OR GA NI S AT IO N Perceived ranking value 1 st

First, I turn to … 9. 4% Classmates Friend (not in my class) 31. 3% 50. 0% Family Current teacher None of the above 3. 1% 6. 3%

Second, I turn to … Classmates 3. 1% 6. 3% Friend (not in my class) 3. 1% 34. 4% Family Current teacher 40. 6% Previous teacher (someone who is no longer my teacher) 6. 3% An academic advisor None of the above

Third, I turn to … 12. 5% 3. 1% Classmates 15. 6% Friend (not in my class) Family 9. 4% 28. 1% Current teacher Previous teacher (someone who is no longer my teacher) 18. 8% 12. 0% An academic advisor None of the above

Andragogic principles • Collaborative learning • Ownership • Self-direction Whakawhanaungatanga

Range of ages and stages Support with organisation Support networks are varied Preference for face-to-face