Hi Debbie

The group of literacy-related respondents were involved in adult literacy
programs in Canada. Although we asked about online professional development
opportunities, some respondents spoke about their experiences as online
learners, others reflected on their experience delivering online learning in
a P.D. situation and others spoke about delivering to adult literacy
students. The other group of people who responded to our survey request came
from a mix of universities, colleges, not-for-profit groups and government
agencies (all but a few Canadian). This group responded mainly from the
point of view of providing P.D. opportunities.

 

In terms of populations served, we did collect information where possible on
the number of people who had accessed the online training and who their
target audience was.

 

It wasn't always possible to compare their f2f experiences with online
experiences because while some had offered both types of training, some had
not. Some had adapted existing training for online, some created new content
and approaches. It really was a mixed group of respondents as shown in the
demographic data in the report.

 

Best of luck in your research!

Vicki

 

From: technology-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:technology-bounces at nifl.gov] On
Behalf Of Debbie Sandford
Sent: November 18, 2008 3:47 PM
To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [Technology 1798] Re: Research Report on Online Learning for
Canadian Literacy Practitioners now available

 

This is a fascinating research report, Vicki. Can you provide a few more
details regarding your respondents? In particular, what types of instruction
are these organizations involved in? Work related staff development; adult
literacy; etc.? Was any information collected regarding the populations they
serve? I am currently planning my doctoral research and am thinking about
comparing the face-to-face instruction and on-line learning in preparation
programs (Masters level) of Library Media Specialists. My search is on for
other research that has measured differences in outcomes. Thank you for
sharing your research.

 

Debbie Sandford

Techer-Librarian at Large

DeKalb County Schools

 

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From: Vicki Trottier <vtrott at ntl.sympatico.ca>
To: The Technology and Literacy Discussion List <technology at nifl.gov>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 2:16:22 PM
Subject: [Technology 1792] Research Report on Online Learning for Canadian
Literacy Practitioners now available

The Getting Online (GO) Project is proud to release this report, available
at http://www.nald.ca/gettingonline/goreport/goreport.pdf. For more
information about the project, please visit our website at
www.nald.ca/gettingonline.

 

Vicki Trottier

Researcher/Writer, GO Project

 

 

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