Kathy Broadley

Senior Lecturer, Learning and Teaching Department, College of Education, Massey University, New Zealand

Guy Broadley

Senior Lecturer, Learning and Teaching Department, College of Education, Massey University, New Zealand

Distance Learners and the New Educational Technologies: Promise and Practice

Abstract

The landscape of available educational technologies provides interesting possibilities for overcoming geographical distance and for enhancing learning for isolated students. At the same time these technologies present challenges for the design of effective distance systems and for teachers. The roles of learner and teacher change in such environments as interactions increase. This paper considers pedagogical and practical issues in using online and telephone communities to provide an effective learning environment for tertiary students. It draws on practical examples from general distance teaching and from a professional course of study for preparing teachers for New Zealand primary schools.

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Kathy Broadley has been a tertiary distance educator for over 25 years and teaches in this field as well as in educational psychology. She has wide educational interests including reading instruction, adult teaching and teacher education.

Presentation Type
30 min. Paper

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OHP

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Country
New Zealand