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Table 3 Learner support system variables

From: Evolving Learner Support Systems

Institutional variables

Technology variables

Learner variables

Academic/pedagogic variables

Organizing development of learning resources (print, audio, video, and multimedia)

Course delivery

Support systems (pre, on-course, and poststudy)

Support networks

Learning analytics

Learning space.

Online redressal mechanism

Physical facilities and personnel

Reliable and valid service

Cost-effectiveness and cost-efficiency

Administration and logistic support; information management system

Media channels, and conferencing facilities

LMS/online platform

Online tools

Social media and networks

Assistive technologies

Servers and data privacy

Needs and preferences

Readiness, motivation

Satisfaction

Study skills (and learning to learn skills)

Self-regulated learning, and metacognitive skills

Media choice

Learning resources

Teaching processes

Interaction, collaboration, and engagement

Culture and learning

Gender and learning

Education and support for the disabled

Tutoring, counseling, and mentoring

Independence versus interaction

Teacher/ tutor roles, competencies, training, and development