Australian universities are increasingly shifting towards online learning, with many citing declining student attendance on campus. This trend has sparked debate, with academics expressing concerns over the devaluation of teaching and the loss of traditional student experiences. While universities argue that online learning can be engaging and offer greater flexibility, critics warn of the erosion of social connection and intellectual vibrancy that once defined campus life.
Students at the University of Melbourne, one of the ‘sandstone’ institutions where student life is still based on campus, says prof Chi Baik.Students at the University of Melbourne, one of the ‘sandstone’ institutions where student life is still based on campus, says prof Chi Baik.Voluntary attendance. Online classes. Student numbers swelling.
But academics say casualisation of the workforce and budget cuts are also pushing traditional courses away from face-to-face teaching. Deputy vice-chancellor of student experience at Monash University, prof Sarah McDonald, says as campuses have increasingly diversified and expanded, so have student expectations.
A sessional academic at a Victorian university says the learning standard has become “below average”, with course materials and case studies often “older than the students” themselves. “It’s always going to be challenging when there’s so many students to staff. You’re one in thousands.”
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