Publication Date
8-2018
Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)
4-25-2018
Type of Culminating Activity
Dissertation
Degree Title
Doctor of Education in Educational Technology
Department
Educational Technology
Major Advisor
Patrick R. Lowenthal, Ph.D.
Advisor
Chareen Lee Snelson, Ed.D.
Advisor
Dazhi Yang, Ph.D.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to analyze the lived experiences of peer tutors who provide synchronous online tutoring services, at a large, accredited, public, four-year university located in the Middle Atlantic Region of the United States. An exploratory qualitative case study approach was used to conduct this study. The case chosen for this study consisted of a single holistic case that was both descriptive and intrinsic. Participants of the study consisted of students who were hired by the chosen university to serve as peer tutors as well as students that utilize the online peer tutoring service. Data collection and analysis for this study included semi-structured individual interviews and observations. Findings from this study were used to help improve and further expand the use of synchronous online peer tutoring in higher education.
DOI
10.18122/td/1454/boisestate
Recommended Citation
Smith, Christopher David, "Synchronous Online Peer Tutoring via Video Conferencing Technology: An Exploratory Case Study" (2018). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 1454.
10.18122/td/1454/boisestate
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