TITLE

Challenges of videoconferencing distance education - a student perspective

AUTHOR(S)

Koceski, Saso; Koceska, Natasa

PUB. DATE

May 2013

SOURCE

International Journal of Information, Business & Management;May2013, Vol. 5 Issue 2, p274

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Videoconferencing is considered one of the most relevant and proven distance learning technologies to stimulate collaboration between the various sites, to support and enhance student and/or staff communication, to enable flexible quality learning and accessibility, as well as to rationalize various costs. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potentials of videoconferencing distance education compared to the traditional classroom environment as well as students' perceptions and satisfaction in both settings. The results show that if appropriate methodology is adopted by the teacher, considering the specifics and limitations of videoconferencing setting then students in both the standard classroom setting and distance setting can perform well and have a high overall perception of the course.

ACCESSION #

89762673

Tags: VIDEOCONFERENCING;  INTERNET in education;  TELECOMMUNICATION in education;  COMMUNICATION & technology;  TEACHERS

 

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