scholarly journals Application of Blended Learning through Practical Project-based Instruction: Opportunities and Constraints

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Rahman Tafahomi
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
First Year ◽  
Practical Project ◽  
Theoretical Structure ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Set Up

The aim of this paper is to highlight the application of BL (Blended Learning) in practical courses in the architecture program in COVID-19 time. Physical Environment course is a theoretical module in the first year of the undergraduate architecture program. Despite the course write in the theoretical structure, it was proposed to reorient the course into mixed methods with practical activities through online researching, site visiting, and reporting. The methodology was designed in a qualitative method with the application of case study, structured observation, content analysis, graphical analysis, and interpretation techniques. Data were combined from 40 students who were divided into 10 groups of 4 students to discover the application of BL in a practical and project-based activity. The findings of the research identified that the students face limitation to access the research engines and scientific sources to collect the sources for exercises. A half part of the group did plagiarism in the citation and referencing of the reports. The students present more accurate data in the site visiting and practical activities than the theoretical part. In conclusion, the application of BL requires sufficient infrastructure for access to online materials through institutions. Application of practical BL helps the students to personalize and specialize the learning process through their own design of the report and exercises that more effective for delivery of course. Despite the BL implements just in the activity and course levels by staff and students, BL mode requires to set up in both program and institutional levels to achieve the results.

Exploring the effectiveness of unassigned workspaces: a case study analysis of two workplaces

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Patel ◽  
Sarah M. Angne Alfaro
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Spatial Attributes

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to understand how unassigned workspaces translate into an effective workplace. This is achieved by examining employees and their understanding of how unassigned workspaces impact their engagement, satisfaction and desire to stay with their workplace.Design/methodology/approachTwo workplaces designed on the strategy of 100% unassigned workspaces are analyzed as case studies to understand this phenomenon. Mixed methodology, primarily qualitative method with a survey nested within is used for this study. Grounded theory, one of the strategies of qualitative research methodology is applied as a method for analyzing the data. The study is aimed to reveal the participants' perspectives and interpretations of their actions and physical environment on effectiveness in relation to the unassigned work environment.FindingsThe information afforded the development of an overarching theoretical scheme for integrating spatial categories and describing the employees' experiences of their work environment from the various perspectives. The research reveals that unassigned and flexible spatial attributes contribute positively to employee satisfaction, engagement and retention. However, some of the goals surrounding the culture of trust and autonomy such as privacy, personalization and lack of control are compromised in these environments.Research limitations/implicationsThe insights obtained from this study will provide designers, architects, facility planners and managers a new design tool to aid in making the unassigned workspaces model more effective.Originality/valueThis study bridges the gap while documenting how unassigned workspaces translate into an effective workplace for the employees to be productive, engaged and satisfied.

scholarly journals Co-creation, contexts, and complexity: a case study concerning blended learning.

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Burnapp ◽  
Rob Farmer ◽  
Sam Vivian Hansen Reese ◽  
Anthony Stepniak
Keyword(s):  
Complex Systems ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
First Year ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Partnership Approach

This case study reports on the value of engaging students as partners in research carried out concerning module redesign, specifically the development of blended learning activities for a first-year module in linguistics. It should be noted that the focus of this report is on the partnership approach to researching, not the material redesign itself. The approach taken involves recognising universities as complex systems and, as such, needing to be researched with the voices of all stakeholders incorporated. The study supplies an exploration of the reasons for choosing this partnership approach; it gives a description of how this partnership was maintained (relating both to ethical issues and to practicalities); it summarises suggested guidance and lessons learnt, to be shared with others to encourage them to consider such partnerships.

scholarly journals A Case Study of the Introductory Psychology Blended Learning Model at McMaster University

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faria Sana ◽  
Barbara Fenesi ◽  
Joseph A Kim
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Introductory Psychology ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Course Scheduling ◽  
Mcmaster University

This paper provides a brief review of blended learning as a didactic method, and discusses the issues and challenges of using blended learning models in post-secondary education. Blended learning refers to mixed modes of instruction that combine traditional face-to-face classroom teaching methods and online learning materials. The paper will address challenges faced by large classrooms with a diverse student body, and the ways blended learning models can help alleviate those concerns (i.e. technologically savvy students, the need for course scheduling flexibility). In addition, a case study of blended learning in higher education in the context of a unique first year Introductory Psychology program at McMaster University will be discussed. Lastly, the important learning benefits offered by blended learning systems, along with the potential barriers to their implementation will be addressed. Cet article présente un bref compte rendu de l’apprentissage hybride en tant que méthode didactique. Il traite des problèmes et des enjeux relatifs à l’utilisation des modèles d’apprentissage hybride dans le domaine de l’enseignement postsecondaire. L’apprentissage hybride renvoie aux modes d’enseignement mixtes qui combinent les méthodes d’enseignement traditionnel en présentiel et l’accès à des documents d’apprentissage en ligne. L’article traite des difficultés rencontrées dans les grands groupes comprenant une diversité d’étudiants et des façons dont les modèles d’apprentissage hybride peuvent contribuer à atténuer ces préoccupations (c.-à-d. les étudiants calés en technologie, la nécessité d’une offre de cours souple). De plus, l’article traite d’une étude de cas sur l’apprentissage hybride dans l’enseignement supérieur dans le cadre de la première année d’un programme d’introduction à la psychologie à l’Université McMaster. Enfin, l’article aborde les importants avantages offerts par les systèmes d’apprentissage hybride ainsi que les obstacles potentiels à leur mise en œuvre.

scholarly journals PRAKTIK BLENDED LEARNING BERBASIS MODERASI ISLAM DALAM PENDIDIKAN ANAK USIA DINI DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-226
Author(s):  
Budiman Pohan ◽  
Tiara Khoerunnisa
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Virtual Communication ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Technology Learning ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Religious Understanding

This study aims to determine the practice of Islamic moderation-based on blended learning in early childhood education during Covid-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative method with case study design. Informants were selected purposively including educators, students, and parents. Data collection was carried out by observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis took place in stages, involving collection, exposition, reduction, verification, and data conclusion, as well as triangulating the data sources. The results show that the learning formats at Al-Munar Kindergarten were in form of: 1) adaptive, the availability of required learning model options; 2) communicative, direct or virtual communication between school and students; 3) technology, learning media and digital platforms utilization; 4) innovative, virtual performance; and 5) facilitative, provided learning equipment by the school. The disposition of Islamic moderation is in form of discursive awareness manifested in oral religious understanding and practical awareness through daily ‘adab’ for students.Keywords: Blended Learning; Islamic Moderation; Early Childhood Education; COVID-19 Pandemic.

An Investigation into Learners’ Motivation in an Online Environment

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-58
Author(s):  
Marielle Patronis
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
First Year ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Online Interaction ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Face To Face

This case study aims to investigate the forces and barriers to learners’ motivation in a blended learning environment. This study uses an online forum as a vehicle for useful interaction among learners and as an extension of traditional classroom face-to-face meetings. 48 first-year students in a UAE university participated in this study. A series of data were obtained through questionnaires and feedback from the students, which were subsequently analyzed and compared to the existing literature. The results revealed that online interaction can enhance learners’ motivation and engagement in the learning process.

Developing a research-led practice: A case study examining the information needs and behaviours of first year undergraduates at the University for the Creative Arts

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 143-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Daniels
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
First Year ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Rich Data ◽  
The University ◽  
Insight Into

Arts students access information and find inspiration through a cornucopia of resources both within and outside of the library. Informed by creativity theory and information needs studies, this case study set out to identify the needs and behaviours of first year undergraduate students at the University for the Creative Arts in Canterbury. The use of multiple collection techniques captured rich data and provided an insight into ways of enhancing outreach both in the physical environment and online.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Blended Learning in First Year Physics Course for Engineering Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 5_88-5_93
Author(s):  
Katsumasa KAMIYA ◽  
Isoharu NISHIGUCHI ◽  
Jun SAWAI ◽  
Keiko OSHIMA ◽  
Youhei TSUCHIYA
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Physics Course

Drowning Digitally? How Disequilibrium Shapes Practice in a Blended Learning Charter School

2016 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea J. Bingham
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
First Year ◽  
New School ◽  
School Model ◽  
Face To Face Instruction ◽  
K 12

Background/Context Blended learning—a learning model in which online learning is combined with face-to-face instruction to provide a more personalized learning experience for students—has shown enormous growth in recent years. Though many policymakers and educators are optimistic about the potential of blended learning to provide the type of personalized education encouraged by current policy (Race to the Top, ConnectED, etc.), few studies have investigated blended learning in K—12 contexts beyond questions of effects. Purpose/Objective This qualitative case study examines the execution of a blended school model to understand teachers’ roles and practices in that environment. In this article, Cultural Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) provides the framework for tracing how instructional practices and teachers’ roles develop throughout the first year of the school and for understanding how contextual factors interact to influence this development. Research Design This article reports findings from the first year of an ongoing qualitative case study, designed to examine teachers’ instructional roles and practices in a blended charter high school. The research team collected a variety of data in order to garner a rich, deep understanding of the contextualized experiences of teachers, including more than 60 observations; two rounds of interviews; and a year's worth of email correspondence, documents, and artifacts. Conclusions/Recommendations The original vision for teacher practice broke down to varying levels in each classroom, with all teachers exhibiting a return to the pedagogical roles and practices with which they were most comfortable. The tensions, frustrations, and contradictions experienced by teachers throughout the year demonstrate the need for better planning and professional development prior to the full enactment of a new school model, particularly one in which technology plays a large role. For example, administrators and teachers must address how teachers will know that students are using technology productively. Further, because teachers’ roles may change in a blended school, these roles need to be defined, and teachers need to be provided with support and training around these roles first, before the students show up. In addition, if an online curriculum is expected to bear the responsibility of assessment and data production, it must first be vetted to ensure that the assessments are rigorous and the data is accurate. Finally, there needs to be planning around how the classroom space should be organized to promote learning, how students will be trained to self-direct, and how teachers will facilitate learning.

scholarly journals A Case Study of the Management of the Private Shelter for Unmarried Pregnant Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
Fuziah Shaffie ◽  
Mohamad Shahbani Sekh Bidin ◽  
Md Zawawi Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Government Agencies ◽  
Pregnant Adolescents ◽  
Academic Teaching ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up

In Malaysia, one of the most worrying issues for the community, especially parents is the case of unmarried pregnant among adolescents.  However, few parents and members of the community are truly sensitive to the threat of this social problem. Various efforts are being made by the government and non-government agencies to help these adolescents to reduce the problem. One of them is to create temporary shelters to guide and help the adolescents to move forward with their lives towards a more positive path. Nevertheless, these efforts can either have a positive or negative impact on the adolescents involved if the shelters are not properly managed. This qualitative study was conducted to explore aspects of management in a shelter set up specifically for unmarried pregnant adolescents. The results of the interviews with the shelter operator were transcribed fully before being analyzed thematically. The results of the study found that the nature of wanting to help and high perseverance had prompted the operator to set up a shelter specifically for unmarried pregnant adolescents. The shelter was found to gain strong social support. Among the support provided is from individuals or groups which include free academic teaching, food supply, daily necessities, finance for utilities, in addition to the creation of a comfortable physical environment. The operator also used social networks such as close friends to help manage the residents at the shelter. In addition, social media was also utilized by the operator so that many individuals provide assistance to maintain the management of the shelter. This study contributes to the management of shelter for adolescent girls especially unmarried pregnant adolescents.  

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