Learner analysis framework for globalized e-learning: A case study

The shift to technology-mediated modes of instructional delivery and increased global connectivity has led to the rise in globalized e-learning programs. Educational institutions face multiple challenges as they seek to design effective, engaging, and culturally competent instruction for an increas...

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Autor principal:	Mamta Saxena
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Lenguaje:	EN
Publicado:	Athabasca University Press 2011
Materias:	e-learning learner analysis cultural analysis globalized e-learning learner analysis frameworks instructional design Special aspects of education LC8-6691
Acceso en línea:	https://doaj.org/article/a6e439a27cfb413bbf4b320b733048be
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:a6e439a27cfb413bbf4b320b733048be2021-12-02T19:25:21ZLearner analysis framework for globalized e-learning: A case study10.19173/irrodl.v12i5.9541492-3831https://doaj.org/article/a6e439a27cfb413bbf4b320b733048be2011-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/954https://doaj.org/toc/1492-3831 The shift to technology-mediated modes of instructional delivery and increased global connectivity has led to the rise in globalized e-learning programs. Educational institutions face multiple challenges as they seek to design effective, engaging, and culturally competent instruction for an increasingly diverse learner population. The purpose of this study was to explore strategies for expanding learner analysis within the instructional design process to better address cultural influences on learning. A case study approach leveraged the experience of practicing instructional designers to build a framework for culturally competent learner analysis. The study discussed the related challenges and recommended strategies to improve the effectiveness of cross-cultural learner analysis. Based on the findings, a framework for conducting cross-cultural learner analysis to guide the cultural analysis of diverse learners was proposed. The study identified the most critical factors in improving cross-cultural learner analysis as the judicious use of existing research on cross-cultural theories and joint deliberation on the part of all the participants from the management to the learners. Several strategies for guiding and improving the cultural inquiry process were summarized. Barriers and solutions for the requirements are also discussed. Mamta SaxenaAthabasca University Pressarticlee-learninglearner analysiscultural analysisglobalized e-learninglearner analysis frameworksinstructional designSpecial aspects of educationLC8-6691ENInternational Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, Vol 12, Iss 5 (2011)
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description	The shift to technology-mediated modes of instructional delivery and increased global connectivity has led to the rise in globalized e-learning programs. Educational institutions face multiple challenges as they seek to design effective, engaging, and culturally competent instruction for an increasingly diverse learner population. The purpose of this study was to explore strategies for expanding learner analysis within the instructional design process to better address cultural influences on learning. A case study approach leveraged the experience of practicing instructional designers to build a framework for culturally competent learner analysis. The study discussed the related challenges and recommended strategies to improve the effectiveness of cross-cultural learner analysis. Based on the findings, a framework for conducting cross-cultural learner analysis to guide the cultural analysis of diverse learners was proposed. The study identified the most critical factors in improving cross-cultural learner analysis as the judicious use of existing research on cross-cultural theories and joint deliberation on the part of all the participants from the management to the learners. Several strategies for guiding and improving the cultural inquiry process were summarized. Barriers and solutions for the requirements are also discussed.
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Learner analysis framework for globalized e-learning: A case study

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