Reducing academic isolation in favour of learning relationships through a virtual classroom

摘要: Due to geographical distances and sporadic contact with peers faculty members, many off-campus or distance learners experience feelings of inadequacy, reduced self-confidence other social anxieties. As a means reduce avoid these consequences academic isolation, Higher Education institutes have traditionally used asynchronous forms communication in order bridge gaps. However, due advances technology, it is now possible offer the opportunity communicate synchronously their teachers as they would real classroom. In accordance developments, this research examines development virtual learning support service National College Ireland. Using survey results, online student feedback semester will present how problem isolation was Ireland by incorporating use Presenting screen shots review teaching, illustrate can become more flexible centred.