THE VALUE OF FUN IN ONLINE LEARNING: A STUDY SUPPORTED BY RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION AND OPEN DATA

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1809-3876.2020v18i2p590-613

Keywords:

Higher Education, Online learning, Fun, COVID-19, RRI.

Abstract

Dominated by the grand challenges such as COVID-19. This article examines the value of fun in distance education to promote student success and reduce dropout. Although the experience of fun is part of human nature, research in this area is sparse. This study of mixed methods supported by Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and open data focused on 206 students including teachers, consultants and education professionals. The results indicated that 91% of participants valued fun online learning; highlighting well-being, motivation and performance. However, 17% believed that learning fun could take the focus off studies and result in distraction or loss of time. This article introduces the new concept of emancipatory fun and offers some recommendations.

Author Biographies

Alexandra Okada, Open University UK

Pesquisadora Associada no Knowledge Media Institute na Open University, consultora da Association of Science Education UK, professora visitante na Universidade Estadual de São Paulo (USP) e na Universidade Aberta de Portugal. Líder da rede de pesquisa aberta COLEARN, que investiga aprendizagem colaborativa aberta. Sua pesquisa em 10 projetos na Europa e Brasil é voltada para o conhecimento e tecnologias de mídias sociais para promover a Literacia Digital Científica – futuros cidadãos abraçando o potencial da ciência e tecnologia. Seu principal interesse de pesquisa está voltado para abordagens inovadoras para empoderar coaprendizes a desenvolverem as competências necessárias para o século XXI. Atualmente é a pesquisadora principal do projeto ENGAGE e co-investigadora do weSPOT.

Kieron Sheehy, Open University UK

Doutor em Educação; Professor de Pedagogias Inovadoras - Open University UK

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Published

2020-06-26

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2020)

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Dossiê Temático 2020: Web Currículo: Educação e humanismo

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