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Swinnerton, B.; Hotchkiss, S.; Morris, N. P. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2017
This paper investigates the characteristics and behaviour of learners on nine Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on the FutureLearn platform in 2014 and 2015. FutureLearn's social constructivist approach, which emphasizes learning through social interaction, makes the focus on forum posting within these MOOCs particularly appropriate. This study…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Large Group Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education
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Mellar, Harvey; Jackson, A. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1992
Describes a survey of teachers enrolling in postgraduate courses in Great Britain that was conducted to determine prior information technology experience and what the students perceived as information technology training needs. Highlights include differences between primary and secondary teachers, gender issues, age, and computer ownership. (16…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Analysis, Educational Technology, Elementary School Teachers