Asian Journal of Distance Education

Yazarlar: Thi Hong Gam LUONG, Pam WRIGHT

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Distance Education

Özet: The interactive nature of Web-based learning has afforded learners greater opportunities to fully and actively participate in the learning process. However, there is some concern over whether virtual learning processes are also able to foster this type of active learning amongst Vietnamese students. This study aims to explore the potential of virtual learning to enhance active learning amongst Vietnamese students studying at a large Australian University. The study comprised two groups of Vietnamese students who were studying Master of Education and Master of Science and Technology courses. A mixed method approach was used to collect data. The findings indicate that students within this study tended to hold positive attitudes towards the potential of ‘virtuality’ to promote their active involvement in the learning process. The findings also suggest that prior learning style makes it more difficult to become an active participant in their learning for Vietnamese students. Further study is required to investigate how different Virtual Learning Environments such as Second Life; or newer Web 2.0 technology coupled with appropriate online teaching style and instruction might enhance active learning amongst students in different faculties or universities in Vietnamese educational context.

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