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The Modified Role of University Teachers in ICT-supported Flexible Learning
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Health, Social Work and Behavioural Sciences, School of Education, Psychology and Sport Science.
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics.
Linnaeus University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics.
2012 (English)In: Intelligent Decision Technologies, ISSN 1872-4981, Vol. 6, no 2, p. 113-121Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

During the last decades there have been extensive investments in order to stimulate ICT-supported flexible learning. The increased interest in flexible learning has heightened the need for a critical analysis of the consequences of on-line teaching. However, critics argue that the new teacher role has not yet been thoroughly scrutinized. The aim of this paper is to trigger a debate about the changes and challenges related to the modified teacher role at universities. The methodology follows empirical data from interviews and literature surveys as well as our own experience in different flexible courses and continuous training of colleagues. Results of this study problematize both positive and negative implications on the teacher role in ICT-supported flexible learning, e.g. tendencies of teacher de-professionalization, increased ICT-dependency and uncertainty of quality in learning outcome. In conclusion our findings emphasize the need for increased teacher training in using ICT in educational settings.

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2012. Vol. 6, no 2, p. 113-121
Keywords [en]
ICT, flexible learning, teacher role, de-professionalization
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Information Systems, Social aspects
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Pedagogics and Educational Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-15456DOI: 10.3233/IDT-2012-0128ISI: 000214689300005Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-84865461479OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-15456DiVA, id: diva2:453126
Available from: 2011-11-01 Created: 2011-11-01 Last updated: 2025-02-17Bibliographically approved

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