scholarly journals Design of a blended learning environment: Considerations and implementation issues

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuray Gedik ◽  
Ercan Kiraz ◽  
M. Yasar Ozden
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Design Considerations ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Blended Course

<p>This study identified critical issues in the design of a blended learning environment by examining basic design considerations and implementation issues. Following a design-based research approach with the phenomenological tradition of qualitative research, the study investigated instructor experiences relating to the design, development, and implementation processes of a blended course. The results reveal that the design considerations centred on the pedagogical approach, course organization, materials preparation, interactions, and the instructor's and students' roles. The affordances of the implementation included the arousal of the students' interest and participation, flexibility, time conservation, the ability to track student progress, and the improvement of interaction, collaboration, and communication opportunities. The challenges were increased workload, course and time management, overlaps, and the creation of harmony between the face-to-face and online environments. The overall results show that the critical issues involved context, the pedagogical framework, instructor competency, and technical issues in the blended course design.</p><p> </p>

A Motivational Analysis of the ARCS Model for Information Literacy Courses in a Blended Learning Environment

Libri ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 65 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nai-Cheng Chang ◽  
Huei-Huang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
General Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Arcs Model ◽  
Motivation For Learning

AbstractThis study proposes an attention, Relevance, confidence, satisfaction (ARCS)-based research model that uses a set of ARCS-oriented certified digital general education information literacy (IL) materials for higher education initiated by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Taiwan, to determine the motivation for learning in a blended learning environment. The research model is tested using an online questionnaire survey of 292 participants. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) is used to evaluate the reliability and validity of the results. The partial least squares (PLS) method is used to validate the measurement and hypotheses. Brief comments and in-depth interviews with students who had scored very highly and very poorly in terms of their overall academic performance provided qualitative data on students’ learning motivation. The findings support the validity of the four motivational elements in the ARCS model. The quantitative and qualitative research results demonstrate that the motivation for taking IL courses, whether as a requirement or out of interest, is not a key factor in learning motivation. The results reveal that the ARCS-based digital materials, ARCS-based motivational course design for learning, and the student-centred, inquiring learning environment are critical components for achieving effective online IL courses and favourable learning outcomes.

scholarly journals Revised Community of Inquiry: Examining Learning Presence in a Blended Mode of Delivery

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Pool ◽  
Gerda Reitsma ◽  
Dirk Van den Berg
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Community Of Inquiry ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Teaching Presence ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Learning Presence

Abstract This paper presents a study grounded in the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework using qualitative content analysis and focus group interviews in an effort to identify aspects of learning presence in a blended learning course. Research has suggested that the CoI framework may need additional emphasis based on the roles of strategic learners in online environments. Consequently, this qualitative study investigated the extent to which learning presence, the fourth presence of the CoI framework, manifested itself in a blended mode of delivery. The specific focus was on learning presence and how it precipitated in a blended-learning environment. Findings from the study indicated that a lack of self-regulation skills, such as time-management, coordination, and management of tasks, influenced the learning presence and required a stronger teaching presence. We concluded that self-regulation skills are supportive of effective learning in a blended learning environment.

scholarly journals Students’ motivational factors and engagement strategies in constructivist-based blended learning environments

Afrika Focus ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-34
Author(s):  
Haruni Machumu ◽  
Chang Zhu ◽  
Mustapha Almasi
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Instructional Designers ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment

Student motivation to learn is an essential component for the design, development and implementation of technology-mediated learning environments. Engagement learning strategies have been devised to assist students as they learn in a constructivist-based blended learning environment (CBLE). This study investigates the relationship between students’ motivational factors and their engagement learning strategies in a CBLE in Tanzanian Universities. Specifically, the study examines a) student motivational factors to learn, b) gender differences in motivational factors, and c) relates motivational factors with students’ engagement learning strategies. The study is built on theoretical foundations of engagement learning and constructivist-based blended learning. We used a self-report student motivational factors and engagement learning strategies survey (SMFELSs) to obtain data from 1010 undergraduate students from three universities. The results indicate that students are positively motivated to learn in CBLE. Our results also reveal that there is a statistically significant correlation between motivational factors and students’ engagement learning strategies. The results, on the one hand, enhance our understanding of students’ motivational factors to learn in a CBLE, and on the other hand expand knowledge on which student engagement learning strategies should be adopted and implemented in the context of challenging learning environments. Furthermore, the results are important for instructional designers, university teachers and curriculum developers. Our study further helps to improve the design of blended learning courses, constructivist learning environment and learning activities concerning students’ motivational factors and engagement learning strategies.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Formative Assessment Tools in the Blended Learning Environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.11) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah Febriani ◽  
M. M. Irsyad Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Exclusion Process ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Automatic Assessment ◽  
Method Of Assessment

An effective method of student assessment technique is necessary for assessing student knowledge. Nowadays, the utilization of formative assessment tools in blended learning is increasing because it can enhance the learning quality. The main aim of this study to identify and classify existing research through the research approach, assessment tools type, and assessment specialty on formative assessment tools in a blended learning environment. This study guiding the educators in choosing and developing new assessment tools. The methodology of this research using a systematic review. This method using the inclusion and exclusion process to make a systematic review focused and choose appropriate studies. The result shows that the highest usage of assessment tool type is automatic assessment with the percentage of 87%. Semi-Automatic assessment has 13% and manual assessment 0%. It proves that technology is an important part of education and teaching because significantly transform the method of assessment from manual to automatic assessment type. This is a great transformation from the traditional method to the modern method of assessment. We recommend to further improve methods for online formative assessment and develop computer-based testing in a blended learning environment for future work.  

Instructional Design for Class-Based and Computer-Mediated Learning

2009 ◽  
pp. 244-264
Author(s):  
Richard Walker ◽  
Walter Baets
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Net Generation ◽  
Mediated Learning ◽  
Instructional Approach ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Student Centred Learning ◽  
Blended Course

Blended learning occupies a prominent place within higher education teaching strategies, yet there is no clear definition for what we mean by this term as an instructional approach. In this chapter, we present a working definition for blended learning that is based around a learner-centred framework, and outline three instructional models for blended course design in support of student-centred learning. We have applied these models to a series of course experiments that were undertaken at two international business schools: Nyenrode Business University (The Netherlands) and Euromed Marseille École de Management (France). Common to each course design was the use of e-tools to solicit and share knowledge for the out-of-class phase of student learning. We discuss the reception of these models by students and their relevance to Net Generation learners in promoting socially active learning through collaboration and experience sharing. Drawing together the lessons learned from these experiments, we present an instructional framework for course designers, focusing on the key phases in the delivery of a blended course and the accompanying instructional responsibilities that underpin this instructional approach.

scholarly journals Engineering Students English Teaching in E-Learning Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 297 ◽  
pp. 06007
Author(s):  
Natalia Dolgova ◽  
Julia Larionova ◽  
Anastasia Shirokolobova
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
State Technical ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Technical University ◽  
Learning Principles

The article deals with the e-learning environment at T.F. Gorbachev State Technical University. The authors describe their experience of English teaching in e-learning environment at non-linguistic university. The reason of e-learning integration into the engineering students teaching is to increase the efficiency and quality of education for bachelor, master and postgraduate degree students. English teaching and students’ independent work are based on blended learning principals because this model helps to achieve the required level of foreign language skills and learning quality. The method of English teaching in e-learning environment consists of three stages. The first stage is incorporation of blended learning principles and structure development of an e-course for technical English teaching; the second stage is the experimental model of the e-course design and its integration into educational process; and the third stage is development of principles to increase students’ motivation and forming their self-education skills. The paper gives the results of the experiment carried out at the foreign languages department of T.F. Gorbachev Kuzbass State Technical University since 2014 to 2019 academic years.

scholarly journals Digital Immigrants in a Blended Learning Environment: A Case Study in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. p28
Author(s):  
Chng Lay Kee ◽  
Jasmine Selvarani Emmanuel
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Digital Immigrants ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
First Semester ◽  
E Learning

In this rapidly changing environment, an increasing number of people are turning towards open distance universities to earn their degrees, develop new skills and acquire current knowledge in order to upgrade themselves in their professions. A number of them who enrol in these blended learning or fully online courses are middle-aged, born or brought up before the widespread use of digital technology. These digital immigrants, being used to traditional classrooms, are not very tech savvy and can be fearful about using technology as part of their learning. This study gives an insight into their learning styles, learning emotions, challenges and experience of using technology in the e-learning process during their first semester at an open distance university. The findings show that regardless of the difficulties and challenges that participants had gone through during the semester, all participants observed some changes in themselves such as the increase of confidence levels, better stress and time management skills, improvement in writing skills and becoming more independent learners with an increased ability to use technological tools for their learning. In addition, even though the learning environment is technology-based, digital immigrants maintain that they still prefer the blended learning mode rather than going completely online.

The Challenge of Investigating the Value of E-Simulations in Blended Learning Environments

2012 ◽  
pp. 394-414
Author(s):  
Stephen Segrave ◽  
Mary Rice
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Design Based Research ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Authentic Learning Experiences ◽  
Future Commitments ◽  
The Web

This chapter focuses on digital role-play simulations, which are increasingly being used in higher education via the Web to provide engaging, more authentic learning experiences for students. With careful attention to design, development, and implementation processes they can be particularly valuable for increasing the professional capabilities that graduates require in the workplace. Evaluation of an e-simulation can be difficult, particularly when it is just one component of a blended learning environment. Using Deakin University’s e-simulations program as a case study, this chapter outlines the phases and elements of the program, its evaluation approach, evaluation challenges experienced, and lessons learnt. The chapter argues that, in spite of the challenges of investigating e-simulations in blended learning environments, design-based research offers the most value to stakeholders. The chapter concludes by outlining future commitments in the DeakinSims program to maintain a focus on design-based research.

Self-Management Strategies in a Student-Driven Learning Environment

2017 ◽  
pp. 62-71
Author(s):  
Teoh Sian Hoon ◽  
Kor Liew Kee ◽  
Nur Shaminah Mustafa Kamalu
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Learning Time ◽  
Faculty Of Education

Self-management in learning is vital. An individual's self being is an agent who acts upon his or her environment required for him or her to achieve academically. Blended learning has been extensively propagated as a means for learners to self direct and drive their learning. However, many students in blended learning courses are facing difficulties in managing their learning time. Many studies have highlighted the importance of self-management strategies in blended learning, but studies about how to manage well one's learning time is much required. This chapter reported a quantitative study that was designed explore the above issue. A questionnaire was constructed to obtain information on self-management strategies of learning (planning, monitoring, and evaluation) as well as time management. The target population was distance learning students who were taking a mathematics course conducted in blended learning environment at the Faculty of Education in a public university. A total of 224 students were randomly selected to participate in this study. The finding showed that the three dimensions (planning, monitoring, and evaluating) named as independent variables significantly contributed to the time management. Besides, the highest coefficient of the contributed factor towards time management is evaluating. Hence, evaluation has played a major role in effective time management. On the other hand, planning and monitoring are significantly contributing to evaluating.

scholarly journals Lapnurse—A Blended Learning Course for Nursing Education in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Design and Experts’ Preliminary Validation of Its Online Theoretical Module

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 951
Author(s):  
Juan Francisco Ortega-Morán ◽  
Blas Pagador ◽  
Juan Maestre-Antequera ◽  
Javier Sánchez-Fernández ◽  
Antonio Arco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive Surgery ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Invasive Surgery ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Online Module ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning

Background: The implantation of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) leads to the specialization of nurses in this surgical field. However, there is no standard curriculum of MIS Nursing in Europe. Spanish and Portuguese nurses are inexperienced and have poor training in MIS. For that, a blended learning course for nursing education in MIS (Lapnurse) has been developed. This work aims to detail the course design and to preliminary validate by experts its online theoretical module. Methods: Lapnurse consists of an online module with nine theoretical lessons and a face-to-face module with three practical lessons. The e-learning environment created to provide the online module, with didactic contents based on surgical videos and innovative 3D designs, has been validated by two technicians (functionality) and four nurses with teaching experience in MIS (usability and content). Results: The E-learning platform meets all technical requirements, provides whole and updated multimedia contents correctly applied for educational purposes, incorporates interactivity with 3D designs, and has an attractive, easy-to-use and intuitive design. Conclusions: The lack of knowledge in MIS of Spanish and Portuguese nurses could be addressed by the blended learning course created, Lapnurse, where the e-learning environment that provides theoretical training has obtained a positive validation.

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