Applying Pedagogical Models in Network-Based Education: Research Findings from the Finnish HelLa Project Case Studies

Varpu Tissari, Sanna Vahtivuori-Hänninen, Virpi Vaattovaara, Heli Ruokamo, Seppo Tella

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Abstract

One special challenge facing teachers, planners and researchers is the development of pedagogical models, teaching methods and teaching practices that are applicable in network-based education (NBE). The Finnish HelLa project (2001–2003) studied how pedagogical models were reflected in degree programs of Media Education and in the educational use of ICTs. The particular focus of the research was the 15-credit (30-ECTS-credit) module in the educational use of ICTs that was designed and implemented as part of the Finnish Virtual University Project of the Faculties of Education. The study sought to combine qualitative and quantitative approaches within an ethnographic research design. Data were collected from the students by using a network-based survey. Discussions on the net were also recorded. In addition, a number of teachers and students were interviewed. The data were analyzed by using content analysis, narrative analysis and statistical analyses. This article draws on the results of the three case studies implemented in the HelLa project.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of ED-MEDIA 2005
Subtitle of host publicationWorld Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
EditorsPiet Kommers, Griff Richards
PublisherAssociation for the advancement of computing in education
Pages656-663
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)978-1-880094-56-3
Publication statusPublished - 2005
MoEC publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventED-MEDIA 2005
: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
- Montreal, Canada
Duration: 27 Jun 200527 Jun 2005

Conference

ConferenceED-MEDIA 2005
Abbreviated titleED-MEDIA 2005
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityMontreal
Period27.06.200527.06.2005

Keywords

  • educational methods
  • online teaching
  • teachers
  • computer-assisted teaching
  • quantitative research

Field of science

  • Teacher Education

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