Authors: Hoehle, Hartmut¹; Pauleen, David J.²; Scornavacca, Eusebio³

Source: International Journal of Learning Technology, Volume 5, Number 3, December 2010 , pp. 289-309(21)

Publisher: Inderscience Publishers

Abstract:

This paper investigates the influences of information and communication technologies (ICT) on student learning advisers in their jobs and communication with students at an Austral-Asian University. The findings indicate that emergent technologies such as e-mail, instant messaging applications, mobile technology and VoIP have had a significant impact on student learning advisers' jobs, positively influencing the communication between students and learning advisers. It was also found that each communication channel has inherent capabilities that fit with certain types of learning tasks - and clash with others. This study concludes with a discussion of the findings, considers implications for practice, and suggests directions for future research.

Keywords: COMPUTING AND MATHEMATICS; Communications and Mobile Technology; Computing Science, Applications and Software; Information Systems and Technology; Internet and Web Services; EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING; Learning and Human Resources Development

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJLT.2010.037308

Affiliations: 1: School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, P.O. Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand. 2: School of Management (Albany), Massey University, Private Bag 102 904, North Shore Mail Centre 0745, Auckland, New Zealand. 3: School of Information Management, Victoria University of Wellington, P.O. Box 600, Wellington, New Zealand

Publication date: 2010-12-01

More about this publication?

• International Journal of Learning and Technology is an international, refereed, scholarly journal providing an interdisciplinary forum for the presentation and discussion of important ideas, concepts, and exemplars that can deeply influence the role of learning technologies in learning and instruction. This unique and dynamic journal focuses on the epistemological thrust of learning vis-à-vis instruction and the technologies and tools that support the process. International Journal of Learning and Technology
• Information for Authors
• Submit a Paper
• Subscribe to this Title
• Terms & Conditions
• Newsletter
• Blog
• ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Technology ,  Education
• By this author: Hoehle, Hartmut ;  Pauleen, David J. ;  Scornavacca, Eusebio

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers