Les étudiants préfèrent Facebook

Abstract

This paper presents the results of a study of the methods of learning and the use of technologies by Quebec university students, which shows that they are little attracted by distance learning and online learning. Hypothesizing that their perceptions may have been influenced by the opinions of dual-mode students it analyzes the messages on a Facebook page created by students of a distance university, which show their concerns about their studies, as well as various factors affecting their perseverance. It also questions the theories of motivation and perseverance of distance students.

Keywords

• campus
• distance
• dual-mode
• motivation
• perseverance
• Facebook