Computer-mediated and group supervision of student capstone projects: Enhancing the learning experience
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2016Author
Rowe, Wendy
Harris, Brigitte
Graf, Marie
Rogers, Sandra
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Computer-assisted instructionAbstract
This article describes the use of a digital learning platform to facilitate group supervision of student completing their capstone projects for a MA in Leadership Program. To address the problem of social and academic isolation experienced by students in traditional one-on-one supervision, the authors sought ways to use the digital learning platform Moodle© to provide a supportive and collaborative learning environment, similar to what students experienced earlier in the program. Following a pilot demonstration period of 2 years, 35 students and 5 supervisions were surveyed and engaged in focus group discussion to obtain their assessment and feedback on the benefits and challenges apparent in the use of the digital learning platform to provide group supervision to these students. Students noted many positive benefits in support of a collaborative learning environment using the digital platform, while some supervisors were more mixed in their assessment of this supervision approach. Some faculty were adamant that the group supervision digital platform saved them time and helped them be more consistent and focused with students. Other faculty were concerned about the difficulties inherent is using the technology effectively. Results are discussed in light of relevant literature.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10613/5115http://dx.doi.org/10.25316/IR-99
https://learningandteachingmodel.pressbooks.com/chapter/enhancing-student-learning-experience-through-group-supervision-using-a-digital-learning-platform/
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