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Student attitudes and preferences toward an e-mentoring program: A survey of journalism students

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Switzer, Jamie S.
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Switzer, Ralph V.
International Journal on E-Learning: Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education
Journal · Vol. 14 · Issue 1 · pp. 97-112
Abstract

Advances in information and communication technologies (ICTs) provide new opportunities for mentoring, eliminating the need for a synchronous meeting. We report the findings of a survey that measured university student perceptions of the roles and expectations of online mentors and the likelihood of using an online mentor if given the opportunity. Nearly two-thirds of students would accept an online mentor if given the opportunity, with sophomores and juniors, females, communication online with familiar persons, and the importance attached to a mentor as a model positively related to choosing an e-mentor. Recommendations for e-mentoring programs are given. © 2018, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. All rights reserved.

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Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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  • EID 2-s2.0-84982907062
  • Language English