Digital media in blended coaching : interaction and distance presence in adult education

Abstract

In this study were studied the dimensions and advantages of the digital media in the adult education and distance presence. The point of view and limiting of the study was coaching and the significance of face-to-face interaction in it. The study was partly based on my three earlier reports about the digital media in the direction of teaching training. Main question of the three reports was would the digital media supply some new dimensions and benefits for teaching training guidance? It was seen, in the reports, as the biggest disadvantage that the distance presence is not a genuine situation because there is lack of (quick) interactivity. The need for a flexible two-way communication channel rose forth in the answers.

In this study it was proved that blended coaching would be a suitable method in the adult education. This study showed that blended coaching responds to the hectic needs of the present business and working life. It allows flexibility to the contemporary adult studying and it answers to the economical function. In the study many free and suitable e-tools (mediums) for coaching were analyzed and found. The e-tools (mediums) are a resource that has been too little utilised yet. The study showed that only the digital generation brings varied and flexible use of etools into coaching more widely. With the help of the study solutions for the improvement of the face-to-face interaction of the teacher practice guidance were also obtained.