4. Research Questions
What research has been published reporting student readiness for online distance
learning during the COVID crisis?
How strong is the “learner voice” in COVID-related research reporting on student
readiness for online distance learning?
What lessons can be taken from the COVID-related literature on student readiness
for new models of digital education?
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6. Key Findings:
➢Lack of student voice
➢Limited practical applications of recommendations
➢Poor engagement with existing theory
➢Lack of consensus on components of digital readiness
➢Need for readiness to be view relationally
12. Ways of
Thinking
Tools for
Thriving
Tools for
Working
Ways of
Working
Themes
● Staying Focused
● Celebrating
Success
● Working with
Others
● Managing your
Time
● Your Workspace
● Protecting Yourself
● Connecting with
Others
● Finding your
Balance
15. Before we share our lessons,
let’s see what ChatGPT
has to say…
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20. The key lessons…
● Incorporate a ‘digital edge’
● Harness students’ know-how
● Don’t leave readiness to chance
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24. Beirne, E., Brown, M., Mac Lochlainn, C., & Nic Giolla Mhichíl, M. (2022). Learning how to learn online: A systematic review of student
readiness. Presentation at EdTech annual conference, Irish Learning Technology Association, Cork, 26th June.
Beirne, E., Brown, M., & Nic Giolla Mhichíl, M. (2022). Student readiness for digital learning: A systematic review of the COVID-19 research.
Paper at Digital Education: From Sideshow to Centre Stage, ILTA EdTech Winter Conference, 13th January.
Beirne, E., Mac Lochlainn, C., Brown, M., & Nic Giolla Mhichíl, M. (2022). Student readiness for online learning: A systematic
literature review. Report published for DigiTel Pro, European Assoication for Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU),
Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Beirne, E., Mac Lochlainn, C., Brown, M., & Nic Giolla Mhichíl, M. (2022). Student Readiness for Online Learning: A Systematic Literature
Review During the COVID-19 Crisis. Presentation at the Innovation in Higher Education Conference, EADTU, Athens, 20th October.
Beirne, E., Nic Giolla Mhichíl, M., Brown, M., & Mac Lochlainn, C. (2022). Clicking on with Confidence: The Influence of a MOOC on
Students’ Emotions and Online Learning Self-Efficacy. Presentation at the Innovation in Higher Education Conference, EADTU, Athens,
20th October.
2022 Outputs…