E-learning methodologies in practice: similarities and differences between North American countries and New Zealand |
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Authors: | Doo Hun Lim David Ripley Billy O'Steen |
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Affiliation: | 1. Adult and Higher Education, University of Oklahoma , 820 Van Vleet Oval, Norman, OK, USA dhlim@ou.edu;3. Department of Instructional and Performance Technology , College of Engineering, Boise State University , Boise, ID, 83725-2070, USA;4. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Canterbury , Christchurch, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | In this cross-national qualitative study, tertiary instructors from North America (Canada and the USA) and New Zealand were asked to share their perceptions regarding effective e-learning methodologies. The purpose of the research was to identify what similarities and differences in perceptions existed, and what implications, if any, such similarities and differences would have for the development of national and tertiary digital strategies for New Zealand. A comparison of the responses to four primary research questions indicated that while both similarities and differences in perception do exist, the similarities far outweigh the differences. |
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Keywords: | e-learning methodology cross national study qualitative study tertiary instructor |
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