https:\/\/doi.org\/10.23925\/1809-3876.2020v18i2p590-613<\/a><\/p>\nHumanistic learner-centred curriculum approaches that use new technologies are vital as a response to a world dominated by grand challenges such as the COVID-19. This article examines the value of fun in distance education to promote student success and retention. Although the experience of fun is part of human nature, research in this area is sparse. This mixed-methods study, informed by Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) and open data, focused on 206 students including teachers, consultants and education professionals. The results indicated that 91% of participants valued fun in online learning; highlighting well-being, motivation and performance. However, 17% believed that fun within learning could take the focus off their studies and result in distraction or loss of time. This article introduces the new concept of emancipatory fun and offers some educational recommendations<\/p>\n
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Portuguese Abstract – Abordagens curriculares mais humanistas centradas no aprendiz com tecnologias s\u00e3o vitais como uma resposta para o mundo dominado por grandes desafios, tais como a COVID-19. Este artigo examina o valor da divers\u00e3o na Educa\u00e7\u00e3o a Dist\u00e2ncia visando promover o sucesso dos estudantes e reduzir a evas\u00e3o. Embora a experi\u00eancia da divers\u00e3o seja parte da natureza humana, pesquisas nessa \u00e1rea s\u00e3o escassas. Este estudo de m\u00e9todos mistos apoiado pela Pesquisa e Inova\u00e7\u00e3o Respons\u00e1veis (RRI) e dados abertos focou 206 estudantes, incluindo professores, consultores e profissionais da educa\u00e7\u00e3o. Os resultados indicaram que 91% dos participantes valorizaram a aprendizagem on-line divertida, destacando bem-estar, motiva\u00e7\u00e3o e desempenho. Entretanto, 17% acreditaram que a divers\u00e3o na aprendizagem poderia tirar o foco dos estudos, resultando em distra\u00e7\u00e3o ou perda de tempo. Este artigo introduz o novo conceito de divers\u00e3o emancipat\u00f3ria e oferece algumas recomenda\u00e7\u00f5es<\/p>\n
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a study supported by responsible research and innovation and open data http:\/\/oro.open.ac.uk\/71012\/ Okada, Alexandra\u00a0and\u00a0Sheehy, Kieron\u00a0(2020).\u00a0The value of fun in online learning: a study supported by responsible research and innovation and open data.\u00a0Revista e-Curriculum, 18(2) pp. 319\u2013343. DOI:\u00a0https:\/\/doi.org\/10.23925\/1809-3876.2020v18i2p590-613 Okada, Alexandra\u00a0and\u00a0Sheehy, Kieron\u00a0(2020).\u00a0The value of fun in online learning: a study supported by responsible research and innovation … <\/p>\n
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