Exploring Different Forms of Technology-Enhanced Learning Strategies in a Handball Coach Education Program

Abstract

Effective and accessible coach education is a key part of sustainable sport development. Recent world events and inequitable resource division has led to an increase in the prevalence of remote learning. This study examines three methods of low-cost, simple technological-enhanced learning in handball coach education: Video On Demand, Interactive Video Learning, and Direct Remote Learning. Each intervention was examined under several relevant categories: accessibility, comprehensiveness, effectiveness, and empowerment, and compared against the others. All three methods were found to be applicable methods of remote coach learning with positive outcomes in learning and application. Video On Demand was very accessible and thought by participants to allow learning from varied sources. However, interactive methods (Interactive Video Learning and Direct Remote Learning) were preferred in most cases, as they promoted inter- and intrapersonal relational interactions and contextual informal as well as formal learning.

Aligning online and remote coaching with the digital age: Novel perspectives for an emerging field of research and practice

“…13 Likewise, the use of online platforms and/or digital tools can enable customised coaching/learning experiences to meet individual learner needs and offer real-time feedback. 14 The same TEL approaches are useful in connecting learner groups when financial barriers to face-to-face interactions exist. 3,4…”

“…Similarly, online communities and forums can facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and mentorship among peers cross-culturally. 1 In the near future, we may even see more virtual coaching demonstrations and simulations that allow coaches to observe and learn from experienced professionals (see also Murray et al 14 ). While physical and social interactions manifest differently in online settings, we are optimistic that (more) longitudinal research will demonstrate the ways in which coaches and coach developers can interact effectively with digital resources/platforms to promote diverse approaches and further our current pedagogical understanding of ORC/CD.…”