Regions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Gwich'in Settlement Area, North Slave Region, South Slave Region
Tags: social sciences, Telecommunications, student success, distance education
| Principal Investigator: | Soanes-White, Tammy Lynn (1) |
| Licence Number: | 17136 |
| Organization: | Athabasca University |
| Licensed Year(s): |
2022
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| Issued: | Oct 27, 2022 |
Objective(s): To better understand students’ perceptions of their distance education experiences in remote postsecondary distance education and to identify which elements of those experiences foster success, with the intention of improving learning environments within these programs.
Project Description: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5343. The purpose of this study is to better understand students’ perceptions of their distance education experiences in remote postsecondary distance education and to identify which elements of those experiences foster success, with the intention of improving learning environments within these programs. The aim of this research is to stimulate interest, increase knowledge, and improve conditions that support student success in remote postsecondary distance education environments. The objectives of this study are to: a) better understand student perceptions of experiences in remote postsecondary distance education; b) expand research on elements in distance education that contribute to positive performance and outcomes; c) establish a baseline for future research into distance education in remote postsecondary education; and, d) to inform institutional policies and practices for supporting learning at a distance. The research team propose to use an institutionally bounded, multicase study design, where each participant represents a case. Data will be collected using semi-structured interviews and participant observations. Semi-structured interviews will be held in person when and where possible. If a face-to-face interview is not possible, virtual meetings using Teams or Zoom, or telephone calls may be used to conduct interviews. This is an institutionally bound study involving Aurora College students and recent graduates (graduates from the 2021-2022 academic year). Communication within the college will be conducted with Program Heads, Senior Instructors and/or their designate. Communication with students will be through email via the program contact person. The fieldwork for this study will be conducted from October 26, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
