One of the survey findings shows the learners’ perceptions of what online learning is useful for.
Q: “I feel that online learning is most useful for:”
- Learning (information, opinions) 85.1%
- Social communication (peer support) 14.9%
(Total Respondents 195)
McConnell’s (1990) findings reveal that his learners thought their conferencing system was more useful for information and opinion exchange than for social purposes.
Another finding shows that the online learners tend to prefer to study alone rather than in a study group.
Q: “I tend to like to study:”
- In a study group 20.4%
- Alone 79.6%
(Total Respondents 196)
References
McConnell, D. (1990) A case study: The educational use of computer conferencing Educational and Training Technology International 27 (2).
