We classified 'interaction' in the online environment according to the criteria of Vrasidas and Glass (in sum, learner-tutor, learner-learner, learner-content and learner-software, the last of these being technical feedback such as automated replies to multiple choice questions) [ 24].
Incorporating social media in this module thus has the potential to enhance learning and both learner and tutor satisfaction with learning.
(PL) [pre] The safe learning environment seemed to be the basic building block that facilitated a growth of confidence in both learner and tutor.
Mistakes in a retrieved case may not be discovered by learners or tutor, potentially leading to learners repeating those mistakes in the future.
For CVSERVFAPS-12, which received financial support from the Brazilian Ministry of Health, 90 spots were offered and 6 tutors were hired, in order to obtain a ratio of 15 learners per tutor.
This study highlights some of the unique characteristics of PAL and we recommend the development of further qualitative studies around peer learners and tutors views of this process.
We sought to establish the views of learners and tutors towards this new method of teaching by conducting a process evaluation using qualitative methods.
Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were used to collect data at different time points in order to establish the views of peer learners and tutors towards this new method of teaching.
This study has highlighted some of the unique characteristics of peer assisted learning and we recommend the development of further qualitative studies around peer learners and tutors views of this process.
It is not surprising therefore, that this aspect of the PAL process appeared as a recurring theme in the data and was highlighted by both learners and tutors as a unique and fundamental tenant of this approach.
Tutor, learner, and expert interface Provides a user interface and access control for the various roles.
