Distance learning approaches in teacher training: Variables related to teacher-training students' preferences

Yaacov J. Katz

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    Abstract

    Forty two teacher-training students participated in a 60 hour, year long teacher-training course that used two different distance learning approaches. Students worked in the fIrst semester with synchronous Picture-Tel® videoconferencing, and in second semester with an asynchronous Internet based course. Their comparative satisfaction with each delivery system, and their comparative level of control of the learning process were examined. Results indicate that the interactive and asynchronous Internet Distance Learning approach contributes to a signifIcantly higher level of satisfaction and higher level of control of the learning process than the interactive synchronous system. It is suggested that when the issue of introducing Distance Learning at the college level for teacher-training students is addressed, it is preferable to install an interactive Internet type method rather than a Picture-Tel® type system in order to best promote student satisfaction as well as student level of control of the learning situation.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationE-Training Practices for Professional Organizations - IFIP TC3/WG3.3 5th Working Conference on eTRAIN Practices for Professional Organizations, eTrain 2003
    PublisherSpringer New York LLC
    Pages255-262
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Print)1402077564, 9781402077562
    StatePublished - 2005
    Event5th Working Conference on eTRAIN Practices for Professional Organizations, eTrain 2003 - Pori, Finland
    Duration: 7 Jul 200311 Jul 2003

    Publication series

    NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
    Volume167
    ISSN (Print)1868-4238

    Conference

    Conference5th Working Conference on eTRAIN Practices for Professional Organizations, eTrain 2003
    Country/TerritoryFinland
    CityPori
    Period7/07/0311/07/03

    Keywords

    • Distance learning
    • Internet
    • Level of control
    • Satisfaction
    • Videoconference

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