Flexible learning for a large undergraduate history paper: implementation and outcomes

Authors

  • Roberto Rabel University of Otago
  • Andrew Higgins University of Otago

Keywords:

online learning, distance learning, technology-enhanced learning, flexible learning,

Abstract

This paper describes the conversion of a first year History paper at the University of Otago into a flexible learning paper. The work involved using distance learning techniques to generate a paper that went some way to achieving flexibility of time, place and pace of student learning.

Author Biographies

Roberto Rabel, University of Otago

Academic Director, International Development, and a member of the Distance Learning Reference Group

Andrew Higgins, University of Otago

Senior Lecturer in Flexible Learning at the Higher Education Development Centre

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Published

2023-09-23

How to Cite

Rabel, R., & Higgins, A. (2023). Flexible learning for a large undergraduate history paper: implementation and outcomes. Journal of Open, Flexible and Distance Learning, 6(1), 36–44. Retrieved from https://jofdl.nz/index.php/JOFDL/article/view/145

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2001): Journal of Distance Learning 6(1)

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Articles

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