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Thiele, Catherine; Casey, Joanne; Simon, Susan; Dole, Shelley – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2023
Attracting high quality teachers to regional, rural, and remote locations has been an issue for school communities in Australia. Research has illustrated that innovative initiatives and experiences can change pre-service teachers' attitudes, perspectives and perceptions about regional, rural and remote schools. What is less understood is the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Place Based Education, Rural Education, Preservice Teachers
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Martin, Romana; Broadley, Tania – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2018
In an age of globalised learning and teaching, university education continues to extend beyond the classroom with students participating in rich learning opportunities designed to provide authentic learning experiences and foster an international perspective. Bridging the geographical divide between on campus, off campus, rural and remote learners…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Technology Uses in Education, Multicampus Colleges, Educational Innovation
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Stevens, Ken – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2017
In the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, rural schools are increasingly organised within digital environments, facilitating synergy between in-service and pre-service teachers. The integration of educational theory and teaching practice that is integral to the preparation of teachers for initial positions in rural schools is also…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Theories, Educational Practices, Theory Practice Relationship
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Ussher, Bill – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2016
Studying to be a teacher in their local community is not normal practice for student teachers in New Zealand initial teacher education (ITE) programs. This paper argues that student teachers in a distance ITE program who are familiar with the local school community can benefit from the experience. This qualitative study centered on a distance…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Teachers, Student Placement, Preservice Teacher Education
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Parkes, Mitchell; Gregory, Sue; Fletcher, Peter; Adlington, Rachael; Gromik, Nicolas – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2015
This paper presents an analysis of the perceptions and actions of five Information Communication Technology (ICT) Education lecturers, at the University of New England (UNE), concerning issues associated with the online teaching to students in rural and remote areas. The authors reflect upon the strategies that support these models and discuss how…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Student Needs, Rural Areas, Geographic Isolation
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Gregory, Sue; Jacka, Lisa; Hillier, Mathew; Grant, Scott – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2015
This paper presents four case studies from two regional and two metropolitan Australian universities, showcasing how 3D virtual world platforms have been used to connect, engage and motivate students in both co-located and non-co-located contexts. The case studies provide practical examples of how virtual worlds and associated applications have…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education