Ict in the orientation processes for distance learning
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5944/reop.vol.20.num.2.2009.11448Keywords:
distance higher education, ICT, reception plan, guidance program, study techniques.Abstract
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This article reflects the results of a research about the use of ICT for the development of a welcoming plan for entering students in the public Spanish Open University (UNED). Within this plan, a guidance program has been carried out for students to become familiar with distance learning methodology, as well as the virtual resources available for the development of the teaching-learning processes in higher education. Students have used both the computing facilities at the university and their own PCs at home in order to access the university’s website. Attention has been paid to the competencies necessary for distance learning, the orientations for study planning, self-regulated study techniques and exam preparation. The program evaluation results are provided. 140 students from 12 different degrees and from the access course for students over 25 years took part in the study. Two questionnaires were provided to measure the relevance of the virtual platform, the contents developed and the resources and materials used. Both a descriptive analysis and a correlation analysis among the different variables involved have been conducted. Conclusions and suggestions for the improvement of the guidance program are offered.
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