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Title:
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PILOT TO INVESTIGATE PEER MENTORING IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT |
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Author(s):
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Joanne Smailes , Julie Crumbley , Elsa Fontainha |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-07-6 |
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Editors:
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Piet Kommers and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2010 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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Social software, collaborative learning, virtual peer mentoring. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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421 |
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Last Page:
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425 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Peer mentoring is a well established means of student support which, through a community of practice, increases student
retention and engagement (Terrion & Leonard 2007). Existing models are based on face-to-face contact. However,
primary data collated from Northumbrias student body illustrated that peer mentoring was overwhelmingly supported
but virtual contact on a needs basis with mentors would suffice (Smailes et al. 2008). Three virtual alternatives are
considered. The two most regular computer based activities students undertake i.e. the use of University systems which
support learning and social networking sites (Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) 2008). As well as, virtual
worlds an environment increasingly used in Universities (Kirriemuir 2008). This paper examines the potential of these
environments to support peer mentoring in a virtual form. In addition, a planned pilot project is outlined including future
potential developments. |
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