Similarities and differences in North American and New Zealand tertiary instructors’ perceptions of effective e-learning methodologies

Abstract

In this cross-national study, tertiary instructors from North America and New Zealand were asked to share their perceptions regarding effective e-learning methodologies. Our intent was to determine what similarities and differences in perceptions existed and what implications, if any, such similarities and differences could have for the New Zealand government as it reviews and refines a national Digital Strategy that includes the tertiary sector. A comparison of the responses to four research questions indicated that while both similarities and differences in perceptions do exist, the similarities far outweigh the differences and there were no strong conclusions to significantly modify New Zealand’s current Digital Strategy development.