Asked to rate their level of involvement compared to face to face tutorials, similarities with a face to face setting were observed. Reasons given for levels of involvement being different compared to face to face tutorials were various. Seven students made comments. On the negative side, reasons given included time wasting at start, for set up and during tutorial, due to equipment mal-function. On the positive side, the teaching style was found to be different, but liked, and students reported reduced feelings of embarrassment which allowed greater contribution, and more task focused interaction.
Raw figures are available on request to rachel mcewan or anna watson.
Copies of the questionnaire from anna watson.