Student Perceptions of Learning in a Web-Based Tutorial.

This case study used both quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate students' perceptions of learning using a Web-based tutorial. Students participated in a Web-based tutorial to learn basic HTML as part of a graduate-level Web design course. Four of five students agreed to participate in the survey and interviews. After completing the tutorial, students' scores on Web assignments and responses to surveys and open-ended interviews were analyzed. Results indicate that although students mastered the material, perceptions of learning via the Web were vastly different. Findings indicate the need to investigate the broad issues of student's preference for text, the desire for more personal context and guidance during instruction, and possibilities of high performance for visual learners. (SLD) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Running head: PERCEPTIONS OF WEB TUTORIAL Student Perceptions of Learning in a Web-Based Tutorial William Brescia and Sean McAuley University of Arkansas William Brescia Assistant Professor, Educational Technology University of Arkansas Graduate Education Building Room 336 Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-5115 Fax:(479) 575-3029 brescia@uark.edu Web Tutorial 1 Sean McAuley Graduate Assistant University of Arkansas Graduate Education Building Room 339 Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-5100 Fax: (479) 571-2888 smcaule@uark.edu Prepared for the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association in Little Rock, Arkansas. November 15, 2001 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUC IONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) his document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. BEST COPY AVAI BILE 1 PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY