Too little time to learn? Issues and challenges for those in work

Arthur, Lore; Tait, Alan

doi:10.1080/02660830.2004.11661498

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“…ICT technology has also shown potential to collect, store, organize, and manage large amounts of information which can be used by educators, researchers and librarians to improve the overall learning environment (Hasan 2003 Technology is enhancing our ability to take on multiple tasks all at once. ICT training is very flexible, multi-task friendly and easy to access which fits in well with the time management concerns of many adult learners (Arthur & Tait 2004;Yoshimoto, Inenaga, & Yamada 2007). Through active participation, learners will become more engaged in the learning process.…”

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confidence: 85%

“…Adults tend to have more fixed habits and patterns of thought which results in them being less open to new ways of thinking (Knowles 1996). Younger learners tend to view education from more of a social perspective, while older learners from a pragmatic viewpoint (Arthur & Tait 2004). Students that do not possess intrinsic motivation could struggle due to the independent nature of accessing the instruction.…”

Section: Adult Learnersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Use of Information and Communication Technology to Enhance the Information Literacy Skills of Distance Students

Pastula

2010

Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learn

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an integral tool in enhancing library services worldwide. This article looks at ways technology is utilized at Massey University to bridge the gap between distance students and traditional library services. There are a variety of software providers, formats and implementation practices available when considering educational technology. This article focuses on basic Webpage technology, rich online audiovisual content, interactive tutorials and virtual communication tools. The popularity of distance education necessitates a review and alignment of library services to facilitate the success of distance students in higher education.

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Section: Ict Formatsmentioning

confidence: 85%

Section: Adult Learnersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Use of Information and Communication Technology to Enhance the Information Literacy Skills of Distance Students

Pastula

2010

Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learn

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“…On one level this is a matter of simply lacking time to study in depth or the resentment that some students get away with cutting corners. We also pick up Arthur and Tait's (2004) argument about the erosion of the clear time markers between work and non-work, formal learning and leisure. We suggest that study can further erode such time markers as learning for work has to be carried out in personal time.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…We argue then that for the students in this study, meeting the demands of academic work is not a neutral matter of managing time through techniques such as goal setting or timetabling. We see this as an emotionally laden process of juggling and torn priorities, a process of what Arthur and Tait (2004) refer to as time choreography.…”

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confidence: 99%

The learning experiences of health and social care paraprofessionals on a foundation degree

Kubiak

Rogers

Turner

2010

International Journal of Lifelong Education

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Foundation degrees have been developed in the UK as a means of meeting the learning needs of paraprofessionals in health and social care and the services within which they work. Workplace learning is an intrinsic component to these degrees.Thus, changing practice through study is not simply a matter of pedagogy but is shaped by workplace conditions. A small scale evaluation study focused on the learning experiences of a group of paraprofessionals enrolled in a Foundation Degree

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“…Research into working adult students has identified common complaints about high stress levels and students finding it difficult to make time to manage all of their responsibilities (Arthur and Tait, 2004;Reid, 2009). In addition, the task of finding and evaluating information can be particularly challenging for adult students who are returning to studies after being in the workforce for some time.…”

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Information literacy instruction for satellite university students

Nicholson

Eva

2011

Reference Services Review

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Library Administration at the University of Lethbridge recently decided to explore options for providing information literacy instruction to students enrolled in the introductory academic writing course at the University's two satellite locations. This was motivated both by fiscal restraints as well as a desire to explore using information technology to provide enhanced library service to satellite campus students on an ongoing basis. After conducting an extensive literature review, a scan of practices for distance learning in libraries at other institutions, and exploring a variety of technological options, it was decided that information literacy sessions would be provided at these campuses via a live Skype video call. In the Fall of 2010, this was attempted with five sections of Writing 1000. Despite some technical challenges, this pilot was determined to be largely successful. In the Spring 2011 term a similar project was undertaken with some minor modifications based on the lessons learned in the previous term. In addition, students were provided with additional information literacy instruction via online tutorials that were developed for Writing 1000 students at all three locations, including the main campus. This paper provides a broad outline of the current climate in adult information literacy for distance education students according to our research. The successes, challenges and lessons learned from our pilot project are also shared.

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Too little time to learn? Issues and challenges for those in work

Cited by 14 publications

References 8 publications

Use of Information and Communication Technology to Enhance the Information Literacy Skills of Distance Students

Use of Information and Communication Technology to Enhance the Information Literacy Skills of Distance Students

The learning experiences of health and social care paraprofessionals on a foundation degree

Information literacy instruction for satellite university students

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