Supporting adults to address their literacy needs using e-learning

Authors

  • Jo Fletcher University of Canterbury
  • Karen Nicholas University of Canterbury
  • Niki Davis University of Canterbury

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61468/jofdl.v15i1.9

Abstract

Many adults need help with literacy learning. This is extremely challenging for the tertiary education sector and workplace-situated learning organisations. E-learning may be an effective and efficient way to improve the delivery of teaching basic skills learners. Our research study included five embedded case studies within one tertiary institution, and a series of stakeholder interviews with representatives across New Zealand. The study found that e-learning opens up greater interaction between adults’ study, work, home, and community environments, simply because the learning environment can be extended into those places.

Author Biographies

Jo Fletcher, University of Canterbury

Senior Lecturer in Literacy Education

School of Literacies and Arts in Education

College of Education

Karen Nicholas, University of Canterbury

Senior Lecturer

School of Science and Physical Education

College of Education

Niki Davis, University of Canterbury

Professor of e-Learning

College of Education

 

 

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Published

2011-06-21