The rise of online ITE

Download a Spotlight research report about the rise of online initial teacher education (ITE).

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Publication details

Type

Report

Duration

20m

First published

January 2018

Topic

Research and evidence Initial teacher education Technology

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Online study in higher education is growing at a rapid pace in Australia. This is particularly the case for initial teacher education (ITE). The past decade has seen a dramatic rise in the numbers of ITE students choosing to prepare themselves for teaching by enrolling away from campus.

Despite this growing trend, little is known about online ITE in Australia, particularly about who studies it, where they live, what influence it has on outcomes and graduate quality, and what quality assurance mechanisms are in place to support quality delivery.

This Spotlight research report looks at:

What is online initial teacher education?
The increase in off campus enrolment in initial teacher education
The characteristics of students enrolled in off campus initial teacher education
Where do off campus initial teacher education students live?
Mode of attendance and initial teacher education graduate quality
Mode of attendance and initial teacher education student satisfaction and engagement
Mode of attendance and completion rates in initial teacher education
Quality assurance of online education.