VET goes virtual: Can web conferencing be an effective component of teaching and learning in the vocational education and training sector
Authors:
Toni-Maree Pettigrew, Susan Todhunter
Publication date: 
4 June 2008
Publication type:
Research report
Theme:
Teaching and learning > Teaching and learning delivery > Flexible and online delivery
ISBN:
978 1 921412 32 5
There have been major advances in online learning in recent years. However, the use of some technologies - such as web conferencing - have not been fully explored in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This paper reports on a trial of web conferencing that was conducted by the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE. There was a high level of participation and interaction by both students and teachers during the trial, and most were positive about using web conferencing as a means of communication.