A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

The Need for Digital Learning Environments




AuthorsSeppo Sirkemaa, Heidi Varpelaide

PublisherTresorix Ltd

Publication year2018

JournalInternational Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research

Journal acronymIJLTER

Volume17

Issue6

First page 167

Last page181

eISSN1694-2116

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.17.6.11

Web address http://ijlter.org/index.php/ijlter/article/view/1180

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/36527126


Abstract

Traditional lecturing and classroom-based education is challenged by learning environments which are relying on information technology. Today there are plenty of new tools and applications that can empower the learning process. This study looks at the digital learning environment of a university, the use of technologies and applications in learning. where students are working in groups. The results of a questionnaire indicate that university’s learning platform and social media applications are both used in learning. While the learning platform is used for material storage and general information delivery, social media applications are used in interaction between students, in ways defined by students. For further research, including students from other universities and teaching staff would give a wider perspective on directions where the learning platform should be developed.


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