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Mapping Competences of Distance Education Students

Authors:
Ketia Kellen Araújo da Silva
Patricia Alejandra Behar

Keywords: Distance Education; Competences; Distance Education students

Abstract:
This article aims to present a mapping of the competences needed by students of Distance Education. The study establishes a relationship between competences and students of distance education, highlighting knowledge, competences and attitudes linked to this mode of learning. The qualitative-quantitative approach employed presents an explorative and unique case study. As part of the study, a Learning Object was developed and subsequently validated through an extension course. The course was one of the strategies used to map competences and was complimented by interviews and questionnaires. Analysis consisted of an evaluation of the data and a description of the competences. The final competence map was organised using a twelve-part diagram presenting the following competences: digital fluency, autonomy, organization, planning, time management, communication, reflection, virtual presence, self-evaluation, self-motivation, flexibility, and teamwork.

Pages: 51 to 57

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2015

Publication date: November 15, 2015

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2326-9294

ISBN: 978-1-61208-443-5

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from November 15, 2015 to November 20, 2015