Diverse technologies for diverse learning needs: Supporting students where they're at and where they are.
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Authors
Olivier, G.
Rawlings, C.
Keywords
Technology
Learning needs
Students
Online study
Maori students
Learning needs
Students
Online study
Maori students
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2008
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Conference Paper
Abstract
Research into retention, completion and progression in tertiary education shows that of the students who started in 1998, 40 percent had qualified by 2002, 9 percent were still studying, while a disturbing 51 percent had dropped out. Against this background the Learning Centre uses a range of 'high tech' and 'low tech' strategies to support diverse learner needs; two are highlighted: 'Facilitated, online study skills workshops for first-years' Culturally relevant, telephone peer support for Maori students Both strategies are demonstrated, with 'real-life' examples illustrating our learner-centred approach of meeting students where they're at and where they are.
Citation
Olivier, G., & Rawlings, C. (2008). Diverse technologies for diverse learning needs: Supporting students where they're at and where they are. In Distance Education Association of New Zealand Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.