Teaching methods in higher education are facing a dramatic challenge. On the one hand, e-learning technologies are able to satisfy young Digital Natives attitude towards online interactions. On the other hand, teachers are accustomed to traditional lectures because they are Digital Immigrants. New e-learning technologies could be an opportunity for innovating teaching methods in higher education. Or, on the contrary, they could be a threat if academics will not be able to exploit them. This is a major challenge as the teaching/learning process represents the core service of higher education institutions. This paper describes the experience of a Corporate Communication course supported by an online community. Furthermore, it presents the main findings of 36 interviews to students and of a focus group with the teaching staff aimed at gathering evaluations and opinions. Finally, the paper discusses some implications for excellent teaching services in higher education.
Online learning communities in higher education: a student's based analysis of advantages and implications, 2009.
Online learning communities in higher education: a student's based analysis of advantages and implications
Mazzei, Alessandra
2009-01-01
Abstract
Teaching methods in higher education are facing a dramatic challenge. On the one hand, e-learning technologies are able to satisfy young Digital Natives attitude towards online interactions. On the other hand, teachers are accustomed to traditional lectures because they are Digital Immigrants. New e-learning technologies could be an opportunity for innovating teaching methods in higher education. Or, on the contrary, they could be a threat if academics will not be able to exploit them. This is a major challenge as the teaching/learning process represents the core service of higher education institutions. This paper describes the experience of a Corporate Communication course supported by an online community. Furthermore, it presents the main findings of 36 interviews to students and of a focus group with the teaching staff aimed at gathering evaluations and opinions. Finally, the paper discusses some implications for excellent teaching services in higher education.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.