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“I dont like learning online, you cannot ask the tutor a question and get an answer, that you understand, when you need it.”
“I’m not very keen on on-line learning. Prefer a lecture and discussions face to face and being able to mix with other students.”
“Overall I am enjoying this course immensly, it is up [...]

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From the survey and interview data provided by UHI online learners, I reckon online courses at UHI favours those learners who tend to like to:

Start at the beginning and Work Methodically Through to the end of online materials
Learn by Reading text-based materials (word documents, webpages)
Use the Discussion Board for communicating in group work activities
Use the [...]

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I am also analysing the data from the 19 online course developers and facilitators (members of the Canadian Institute of Distance Education Research) who completed the 3-question survey.
What I am looking for here is to find out the type of learning materials, activities and online applications that different educators use to ensure that what their [...]

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When asked what advice they would give to someone new to online learning, the common answers were:

Keep up with the work
Become computer literate if you are not already
Timetable yourself, you are not going to be given one
Take it one step at a time
Keep in contact with other learners
Get in touch with your tutor straightaway if [...]

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Telephone Interview Analysis
The following is the common criteria for what UHI online learners want in an online course and what is important to them in online learning:

Tutor support, accessibility & consistency
Learner support & contact
Clear & consistent instructions and information
Accessible and up-to-date information & materials
Quick & consistent feedback
Well-run & well-presented site

The top four are:
1. Reliable and [...]

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