My doctoral research investigates the technical and social challenges of web conferencing technologies
in synchronous online learning environments in higher education.
Using a mixed methods approach comprising qualitative interviews, observational studies, and technical analysis, I examine
how technological affordances and constraints shape educational experiences, and how accessibility,
user experience, and pedagogical effectiveness interact in virtual learning spaces.
My researcher-practitioner position is central to this work: over a decade of building large-scale
educational platforms gives direct insight into the implementation challenges that
theoretical frameworks alone cannot capture.
Investigating the Technical and Social Challenges of Web Conferencing for Synchronous Learning in Higher Education
Sampene Buadu, Y., Kear, K., & Donelan, H. — Proceedings of the International Conference on Networked Learning, 2024
DOI: 10.54337/nlc.v14i1.8043