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Time and the Working Online Learner

Time and the Working Online Learner

Bill McNeill
Copyright: © 2014 |Pages: 39
ISBN13: 9781466646513|ISBN10: 1466646519|EISBN13: 9781466646520
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-4651-3.ch002
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McNeill, Bill. "Time and the Working Online Learner." Assessment and Evaluation of Time Factors in Online Teaching and Learning, edited by Elena Barbera and Peter Reimann, IGI Global, 2014, pp. 24-62. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4651-3.ch002

APA

McNeill, B. (2014). Time and the Working Online Learner. In E. Barbera & P. Reimann (Eds.), Assessment and Evaluation of Time Factors in Online Teaching and Learning (pp. 24-62). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4651-3.ch002

Chicago

McNeill, Bill. "Time and the Working Online Learner." In Assessment and Evaluation of Time Factors in Online Teaching and Learning, edited by Elena Barbera and Peter Reimann, 24-62. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2014. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-4651-3.ch002

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Abstract

This chapter explores the issues surrounding the time use of the internationally located postgraduate distance learner who combines study with a home life and employment. It considers the nature of these students as distinct from other students within higher education and the factors that combine to have an impact on their available time for study. Researching time is challenging, and this chapter considers the techniques used in time use studies to build a holistic view of students’ choices regarding the duration and timing of their everyday activities. These techniques are applied in an investigation of a cohort of students to reveal evidence of their daily time use and decision making that have an impact on effective course design. It summarises apparent trends in time use and pays particular attention to students’ use of technology and their engagement with online activities. Throughout, the chapter emphasises time as the critical factor in the successful delivery of contemporary online studies.

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