Abstract
This paper explores how students studying at a higher education institution use learning technology in their self-directed learning. The study has been conducted initially four focus groups, followed by a survey and a number of in-depth follow-up interviews. 300 students studying at postgraduate level from different departments were taken as a sample for the collection of survey data. The findings of this study will suggest some guidelines for students about the use of available learning technologies. A further benefit of the study will provide guidelines to teachers to improve the opportunities for students to use learning technology in their selfdirected learning. Some workable recommendations will be suggested advancement in higher education institutions of Pakistan.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 567-574 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | European Journal of Scientific Research |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Case study
- E-learning
- International Islamic University
- Self-directed learning
- Technology use
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Computer Science(all)
- Mathematics(all)
- Materials Science(all)
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Engineering(all)
- Earth and Planetary Sciences(all)