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ERIC Number: EJ1163483
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0304-3797
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Use of Rich-Media Resources by Engineering Undergraduates
Gillie, Martin; Dahli, Ranim; Saunders, Fiona C.; Gibson, Andrew
European Journal of Engineering Education, v42 n6 p1496-1511 2017
The ability to develop and distribute digital teaching resources in higher education has developed rapidly over the last decade but research into how students use such resources has received limited attention. This study uses questionnaire results, Internet analytic data and semi-structured interviews to examine the use of three types of rich-media teaching resources--lecture podcasts, key-concept videos and tutorial solution videos--by engineering undergraduates. It is found that students value all three types of resource, especially for revision and as a supplement to lectures. Students find short, focused resources more useful than longer ones. Non-native English speakers and those with disabilities derive particular benefits from the resources. The effect of rich-media resources on lecture attendance is found to be small, and two-way.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Manchester)
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