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Table 10 Kinds of support that academics need in order to use telepresence robots

From: University academics’ perceptions regarding the future use of telepresence robots to enhance virtual transnational education: an exploratory investigation in a developing country

Kinds of support

Number and percentage (%)

How to select the best fit telepresence robot

41 (89.1%)

Appropriate logistical support

37 (80.4%)

Technological support regarding knowing how to implement the telepresence robot system architecture

46 (100%)

Pre-service and in-service appropriate capacity building

46 (100%)

Pedagogical support regarding the educational collaborative activities and assessment procedures that should be adapted to the use of telepresence robots

38 (82.6%)

How to align educational environments with the requirements of using telepresence robots to maximize learners’ potentials

38 (82.6%)

Building confidence in using telepresence robots among academics and stakeholders

43 (93.5%)