Translating Knowledge Through Blended Learning: A Comparative Analysis of Face-To-Face and Blended Learning Methods

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Golden Thomas ◽  
Karpur Arun
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Traditional Program ◽  
Online Tutorials ◽  
The Impact

This study is a comparative analysis of the impact of traditional face-to-face training contrasted with a blended learning approach, as it relates to improving skills, knowledge and attitudes for enhancing practices for achieving improved employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The study included two intervention groups: one participated exclusively in a half-day traditional face-to-face training program entitled Disability is Diversity; the other participated in both the traditional program and also accessed a series of additional online tutorials to reinforce knowledge translation. The pre-/post-analysis of participants indicated a statistically significant increase in knowledge and intentions of improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities across both groups. A six-month post-training follow-up provided important details about the continued impact of training on improving employment for individuals with disabilities. Specifically, participants who participated in the blended learning model were more likely to advocate the use of leading practices compared to those who attended only the traditional program. Thus, use of a blended learning model appears to increase capacity building of practicing professionals as they approach employment issues for people with disabilities as an issue of diversity, leading toward improved employment outcomes.

scholarly journals A Quasi-experimental Study on the Impact of BlendedLearning on EFL Students’ Language Proficiency

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-155
Author(s):  
Yassine BENHADJ
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

The study aimed at examining the effect of adopting blended learning on Moroccan high school students’ English language proficiency. This has been essentially achieved through relying both on face-to-face classroom interactions and using “Google classroom”, which is a free online learning platform.  The researcher opted for a quasi-experimental design to gauge the impact of implementing a blended learning model on the research sample. This study enlisted the participation of 79 Moroccan first-year Baccalaureate students who were divided into two separate but homogenous groups. The experimental group was taught using the blended learning model, and the control group was tutored in a traditional learning environment. The mean scores’ differences of the pre-test and the post-test asserted that, in comparison to the face-to-face learning, the blended learning model adopted was significantly impactful in improving the language proficiency level of the treatment group. However, no significant gender differences were observed in this regard. In essence, this piece of research has placed much emphasis on the idea that the efficient incorporation of ICT, particularly blended learning, into the learning/teaching process can help satisfy students’ needs, increase their motivation, and eventually enhance their language mastery.

scholarly journals Blended Learning in Package C Equality Programs in Facing New Normal Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Yeni Rita ◽  
Nadia Safitri
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
The Other ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Online Business ◽  
C Program ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
The Impact

The background of this research is the occurrence a big disaster in this era that hit all of the worlds and makes an impact in various shock and various sector, including the education sectors. The package C program also experienced the impact of this pandemic by not allowing face to face and closely, so the citizens learn difficulties in learning. The purpose of this research is to offer an option in the form of a learning model for Package C learning citizens, namely blended learning. On the other hand, the purpose of this research also to show the benefits of blended learning to package C program to faced new normal education. The result of this research is showing to effectively blended learning applied to the package C program, especially during this pandemic. The benefits obtained by the citizens of learning in blended learning are: (1) citizens learn are more used to technology in learning; (2) to reduce the dependence on the presence of tutor in learning face to face learning; and (3) allow them the opportunity to go into online business. The researcher hoped that blended learning will be further encouraged till citizens learn to be more independent in learning and tutors or are expected to be able to adjust to the new normal education. Keywords: blended learning, package C, New normal education.

Transitioning to Blended Learning: Understanding Student and Faculty Perceptions

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanette P. Napier ◽  
Sonal Dekhane ◽  
Stella Smith
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Faculty Perceptions ◽  
Liberal Arts College ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Faculty Teaching ◽  
Face To Face Instruction ◽  
The Impact

This paper describes the conversion of an introductory computing course to the blended learning model at a small, public liberal arts college. Blended learning significantly reduces face-to-face instruction by incorporating rich, online learning experiences. To assess the impact of blended learning on students, survey data was collected at the midpoint and end of semester, and student performance on the final exam was compared in traditional and blended learning sections. To capture faculty perspectives on teaching blended learning courses, written reflections and discussions from faculty teaching blended learning sections were analyzed. Results indicate that student performance in the traditional and blended learning sections of the course were comparable and that students reported high levels of interaction with their instructor. Faculty teaching the course share insights on transitioning to the blended learning format.

scholarly journals The Perception of Physical Activity and Sports Professionals’ Competence in Working With Individuals With Disabilities in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Gutiérrez-Conejo ◽  
María-Dolores González-Rivera ◽  
Antonio Campos-Izquierdo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
And Training

The importance of professional competence lies in the effective application of job-oriented knowledge and skills which guarantee one’s successful adaptation to the work. This study analyzes the perception of the importance of physical activity and sports (PAS) professionals’ competence in working with individuals with disabilities in Spain. As a descriptive quantitative study, face-to-face interviews were conducted through a survey to extract the data. The sample consisted of 214 PAS professionals working with people with disabilities. According to the results, the analyzed constituents of professional competence are important for adequate performance (>65%), with the exception of competences of leadership and use of new technologies (<50%). It was also found that the perceived importance of each element of professional competence varies according to age, experience and training. Based on the obtained results, the degree of importance of each constituent of professional competence and its implication for the access of people with disabilities to high-quality physical activity and sports services was determined.

Blending Face-to-Face and Technology

2014 ◽  
pp. 105-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip G. Pulley
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Flipped Learning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
History Of ◽  
Flipped Classrooms ◽  
Traditional Homework

Flipped or inverted learning is a type of blended learning that involves the use of educational technology to switch or flip what is traditionally done in the classroom with what is done as homework. With the flipped model, lectures are often recorded for students to watch at home while traditional homework, or projects that involve application, are done in the classroom with the teacher available as a guide and resource. Like any new teaching method, with the flipped learning model there is a need for the instructor to evaluate its use and determine whether changes will be required with each implementation. In this chapter, an overview of the history of the flipped model is presented. In addition, an outline of methods like universal design that can be implemented for learning in flipped classrooms is provided.

scholarly journals Applying Blended Learning Approach to Teaching English to Master's Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 00061
Author(s):  
Anna Kirillova ◽  
Evgeniya Koss ◽  
Inna Usatova
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Oral Communication ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
State University ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Master's Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face To Face Learning

The article focuses on the teaching English to Master's students using blended learning approach. To meet the demand of professional standards teachers at Togliatti State University are to form foreign language communicative competence having just a few academic hours for oral communication. The suggested Project-Based Blended Learning Model is considered to be a solution to this problem. This Model consists of four basic elements: face-to-face learning, a Web 2.0 application LearningApps, MOOC Coursera and Reading Science. The way to implement the Model into educational process is shown. The paper is based on the own unique survey that yields some interesting results which prove the effectiveness of this Blended Learning Model. It gives the opportunity to create the environment for providing a learning pathway and the learning process control.

scholarly journals Measuring the impact of a blended learning model on early literacy growth

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 595-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shani Wilkes ◽  
Elizabeth R. Kazakoff ◽  
Jen Elise Prescott ◽  
Kristine Bundschuh ◽  
Pamela E. Hook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Early Literacy ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Effectiveness, Efficiency and Instruction Appeal of Blended Learning Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Wasis Djoko Dwiyogo ◽  
Carolina Ligya Radjah
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
It Usage ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
High Level ◽  
Audio Video ◽  
Level Of Agreement

<p class="0abstractCxSpFirst">The practice of learning, to acquire success, has so far been measured by the level of effectiveness with a percentage range from 0% to 100% and converted into values E to A. While in the science of knowledge, learning outcome is measured by effectiveness, efficiency, and attractiveness. Dwiyogo's research [1][2] and 2015 developed a tuition design model that combines face-to-face schooling using offline resources (print, audio, video, computer) and online knowledge training (internet and smart phones) known as Blended Learning-Based Instruction Design Models. Numerous studies have been conducted to test the potency, capability, and fascination of learning. However, the objectives of this study with respect to Dwiyogo’s model are: (1) examining experts on it usage, (2) applying the model in courses, and (3) testing the productivity, and capability.</p><p class="0abstractCxSpLast">This research makes use of the survey and quasi-experimental design methods. The data consists of a total of 3 experts, 113 students, and 6 teachers with result showing that the blended learning model using eight items produced huge output (= 4.750, SD = 0.361). Based on the components of the expert test, it can be concluded that the learning model developed is appropriate and can be implemented. Student opinion with respect to this model showed a high level of agreement (= 3.415, SD = 0.536). This shows that students who applied blended learning based instruction models responded positively to its implementation. Therefore, this technique can enhance knowledge thereby, making the act of efficient, effective, and instruction appeal.</p>

scholarly journals The Impact of Blended Learning Environment on Academic Achievement of Engineering Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 3782-3787
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Experimental Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Impact

Blended learning is one of the e-learning models integrating an online course and face-to-face classroom by optimizing the use of ICT as instructional media to enhance the teaching and learning experience for the teachers and students. The main aim of this research study explores the impact of the Blended Learning Environment on students’ academic achievement. Quasi-experimental design research methodology was used in this study. The sample was drawn from Government Diploma Polytechnic college in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India. The tools utilized for data collection were Blended Learning Environment and Academic achievement test. For six weeks, the students in the control group were treated with Lecture Based Environment (LBE) where the conventional lecture method of teaching was adopted, while the experimental group were carried out through the Blended Learning Environment (BLE) where both on-line and face to face modes are adequately utilized based on the subject matter. Two groups were administered a test before and after the implementation of BLE. To analyze the data, t-test was conducted to compare the test mean scores of both groups. Further, the gap closure analysis was used to find out and ensure the effectiveness of the experimental treatment. The results revealed that there were statistically significant differences between the scores of the two groups. The study concluded that blended learning improves students’ academic achievement. This study also testifies that BLE is more conducive to improve academic achievement than LBE.

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