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Postgraduate students experiences of the online forum in Myguru2

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Title
Postgraduate students experiences of the online forum in Myguru2
Type
Article
Main Author
Siti Shamsiah Sani
Subject
LB Theory and practice of education
ISSN
2232-0458 /eISSN 2550-1771
Language Code
eng
Bibliographic Details
Place of Production
Tanjong Malim
Publisher
Fakulti Pembangunan Manusia
Year of publication
2016
Notes
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2016): Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers & Teacher Education (JRPPTTE)
Degree Type
Others
Corporate Name
Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun

Abstract

The integration of ICT in the higher education setting has progressed tremendously for the past 15 years. Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) provides Myguru2 as a platform to meet the demand. The study investigated the postgraduate students_ experiences about the online group forum which is one of the features in Myguru2. Sixteen postgraduate students participated in the study to identify the issues and challenges in the online group forum. Results of the study showed that most of the postgraduate students perceived the online group forum as followed: 1) the online group forum was flexible, 2) it developed knowledge and thinking skills, 3) it provided a platform for students to exchange ideas and 4) it promoted active participation. Technical issues, poor internet connection, uninteresting discussion and time limitations were challenges in participating in the online group forum. Based on the results, suggestions for improvement were provided. Keywords: MyGuru2, online portal, integration of ICT, higher education, postgraduate students

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