Citizenship Education via an Online Peer Discussion Blended Learning Approach: Lessons Learned

2012 ◽  
pp. 150-164
Author(s):  
Khe Foon Hew ◽  
Wing Sum Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Citizenship Education ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Peer Discussion

scholarly journals Design and evaluation of two blended learning approaches: Lessons learned

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wing Sum Cheung ◽  
Khe Foon Hew
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Face To Face

<span>In this paper, we share two blended learning approaches used at the National Institute of Education in Singapore. We have been using these two approaches in the last twelve years in many courses ranging from the diploma to graduate programs. For the first blended learning approach, we integrated one asynchronous communication tool with face to face tutorials, classroom discussions, and a reflection session. For the second blended learning approach, we integrated two asynchronous tools with face to face tutorials in a course. We discuss the theoretical foundation of the two blended learning approaches. In addition, we share insights from these two blended learning approaches, based on the students' data (online postings, questionnaires, reflection logs, and interviews), as well as our own reflections. Finally, we describe and discuss several important lessons learned that could inform the design of future instructional strategies in implementing blended learning in university teaching and learning settings.</span>

scholarly journals A mobile device supported blended learning approach for postgraduate students where absenteeism from classes had previously been an issue

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Carruthers- Jones
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Professional Body ◽  
High Level ◽  
Face Time

While the students on a postgraduate course were reportedly motivated by the course, which was accredited by a professional body, there was a high level of absenteeism in earlier courses years. A blended learning approach was introduced which allowed the students to attend lectures and tutorials but also to access course material, listen to lecture-based podcasts, participate in chat room tutorials and use other resources, such as the library resources, at any time. To ensure a common technology platform, each student was issued with an iPad2. The blended learning approach and the availability of mobile devices gave flexibility to assist and support learning. Lessons learned included (1) that introducing the blended learning approach appeared to have a positive impact on academic results (2) traditional attendance measures became less relevant, (3) that students wanted to retain an amount of face to face time rather than go solely online and (4) that students vary in the enthusiasm with which they embrace the blended learning approach.

Faculty Development: A Stage Model Matched to Blended Learning Maturation

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael L. Fetters ◽  
Tova Garcia Duby
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Development ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Stage Model ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Curriculum Innovation ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Faculty development programs are critical to the implementation and support of curriculum innovation. In this case study, the authors present lessons learned from ten years of experience in faculty development programs created to support innovation in technology enhanced learning. Stages of curriculum innovation are matched to stages of faculty development, and important lessons for success as well as current challenges are delineated and discussed.

scholarly journals Blended Learning on Blood Pressure Measurement: Investigating Two In-Class Strategies in a Flipped Classroom-Like Setting to Teach Pharmacy Students Blood Pressure Measurement Skills

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 822
Author(s):  
Samieh Farahani ◽  
Imaneh Farahani ◽  
Maira Anna Deters ◽  
Holger Schwender ◽  
Bjoern Bengt Burckhardt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Pressure Measurement ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Class Session ◽  
Self Confidence

For reliable blood pressure measurement, various potential sources of inaccuracies need to be considered to avoid incorrect decision-making. Pharmacy students should be sensitized and taught the skill accordingly. One strategy to teach students’ blood pressure measurement skills might be through a blended learning approach in a flipped classroom-like setting. With a randomized two-arm study among pharmacy students in their eighth semester, the required extent of in-class session in the scope of a blended learning approach in a flipped classroom-like setting was evaluated. Participants’ self-confidence and self-perceived proficiency were evaluated through a survey, and participants’ blood pressure measurement performance was assessed by objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). Participants’ satisfaction with, and perception of, the flipped classroom were also surveyed. The extended in-class activities did not result in a significantly higher increase of participants’ OSCE score and self-assessment score when compared to the brief in-class session. Both in-class sessions yielded a significant increase in the OSCE scores as well as in the self-assessment scores. Moreover, the teaching approaches were predominantly well-received by the students. The use of both flipped classroom-like approaches improved pharmacy students’ blood pressure measurement performance, though the brief in-class session was sufficient. Students’ self-confidence/self-perceived proficiency in blood pressure measurement skills increased similarly in both settings.

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