True Learning

The criteria I could use to identify excellent online learners could be based on the findings in the literature. For example, Porter (1997) states that one of the 4 elements for Internet-based course success is dedicated, highly motivated learners who have the following qualities:
• Persistence
• Responsibility for own learning
• Autonomous
• Ability to pace self
Porter suggests [...]

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What I would really like to do is interview those people who are excellent at learning online and identify the essential patterns (beliefs, values, behaviours) they show that make them excellent at what they do.
From this I could put together a model that could be used to help all online learners to learn more effectively [...]

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Is there a specific learning style that is best suited to learning online?
This is a question I have been pondering from the start of this research. It seems to me that learning via computers favour those with logical abilities and who like to learn in irrelevant contexts, and is not ideal for those who like [...]

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The UHI learners survey has been open for a week and has had 92 respondents so far with 36 volunteering for a follow-up interview.
Although it was only advertised on Blackboard for 1 day and I am still trying to get it publicised to all BB users.
I have decided to conduct an email interview with [...]

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