ERIC Number: EJ1046149
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
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A Delphi Investigation into Future Trends in E-Learning in Israel
Aharony, Noa; Bronstein, Jenny
Interactive Learning Environments, v22 n6 p789-803 2014
The purpose of this study is to investigate the views and opinions of e-learning experts regarding future trends in the e-learning arena. The Delphi technique was chosen as a method of study. This technique is an efficient and effective group communication process designed to systematically elicit judgments from experts in their selected area of expertise. The 35 experts who participated in this study were asked to rate 16 statements according to what they think will probably happen (probability) and what they would like to see happen (desirability). Findings show that participants believe that the use of new technologies will change current educational theories and methodologies and will have impact on instructor skills, effort, feedback, and interaction as well as on the process of learning assessment. Concerning the future of e-learning, participants view a future tendency toward the provision of full online degrees, yet they are skeptical, stating that the e-learning setting will not completely replace the frontal educational setting. Regarding the impact of social and mobile technologies on e-learning, experts seem to view the role of social and mobile technologies as facilitators in the transfer and sharing of information in e-learning settings.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Electronic Learning, Futures (of Society), Trend Analysis, Delphi Technique, Probability, Educational Change, Educational Theories, Handheld Devices, Technology Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Web 2.0 Technologies, Web Based Instruction, Influence of Technology, Online Surveys, Researchers, College Faculty, Expertise
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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