The voices of student teachers on e-learning initiatives in a distance education community of practice

Abstract

In distance teaching institutions where fourth-generation e-learning initiatives have become integrated in the modes of delivery, and where implementers struggle with effective adaption and implementation of technology-enabled education, student teachers' views on e-learning initiatives are assumed to be of significance. This article reports the findings of student teachers' views about access to e-learning facilities in a distance education (DE) community of practice. The research focused on 600 UNISA students who were enrolled for a PGCE qualification. Data was collected mainly by means of a quantitative survey. Findings indicated that student teachers don't have enough access to the internet and a need for training on the use of e-learning was identified as a high priority.