A case study of the barriers and enablers affecting teaching staff e-learning provision

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2016-09-16

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Cahillane M, Smy V, MacLean P. (2016) A case study of the barriers and enablers affecting teaching staff e-learning provision. In: International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education, Rhodes, 7-9 July 2016

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The present paper reports the outputs of a focus group examining the perceived uses, enablers and barriers of utilising virtual learning environments (VLEs), amongst a small group of postgraduate teachers. Sixteen pedagogical/teaching functions were identified and were mapped to MacLean and Scott’s (2011) model of VLE elements. Whilst a number of enablers of VLE use were apparent, participants’ insights and inputs indicated a larger number of VLE barriers. It appears that the biggest barrier to overcome in using VLEs is finding the time to develop the materials and navigate the technology.

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Presented at the International Conference on Information Communication Technologies in Education, 7-9 July, 2016, Rhodes Greece.

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eLearning, Virtual learning

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