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Publication Date: 2021-Jun
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Online and Blended Learning in Vocational Training Institutions in South Korea
Knowledge Management & E-Learning, v13 n2 p194-208 Jun 2021
This study aims to explore the current status of using e-learning in vocational training institutions in South Korea and the institutions' intent to adopt e-learning or blended learning. A total of 116 responses to an online survey were received from the instructors and administrators in vocational training institutions. The findings of the study are summarized as follows. First, e-learning content was found mostly used as supplementary materials in blended or classroom learning. Second, the main reasons for not using e-learning were related to the low training effectiveness in e-learning and the difficulty of finding appropriate e-learning content. Third, the dominant reasons that vocational training institutions believed they might need e-learning were related to content reuse and e-learning flexibility. Fourth, National Competency Standards-based content, theory-focused content, and practice alternative content were found to be most useful e-learning content in vocational training institutions. Fifth, the most preferred type of e-learning content was smaller modules developed for learning specific knowledge or skills. Lastly, vocational training institutions were found to be hesitant about using e-learning in the future because of the lower training effectiveness in e-learning and the lack of interaction among learners and instructors in e-learning contexts. Suggestions for practitioners and researchers are provided on the basis of the findings.
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Blended Learning, Vocational Education, Vocational Schools, Vocational Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Adoption (Ideas), Intention, Educational Needs, Instructional Materials, Time Management, Barriers, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea
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