scholarly journals Performance on the Readiness of UNITEN Instructors for Blended Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 3636-3639
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
Online Collaboration ◽  
The Other ◽  
Flexible Learning ◽  
Motivating Factor

This paper presents a study on the readiness of Universiti Tenaga National (UNITEN) for Blended Learning (BL) from the perspectives of instructors’ motivation. The data in the study have been collected from 25 instructors who have been actively teaching in UNITEN. The results show that the instructors are generally motivated and ready for BL. The most motivating factor is providing flexible learning environment using ICT. The other factors surveyed include interest of student in using technology for learning, willingness of instructor for online discussion, effectiveness of online learning, enrichment of student’s experience via BL and improvement in student participation through online collaboration. This study is concluded with recommendations on the categories of instructor who may need more attention to further improve their readiness.

scholarly journals Reflection on practice: an exploration of a virtual online collaboration as preparation for the year abroad

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 50-61
Author(s):  
Claire O'Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Online Collaboration ◽  
Reflective Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Online Learning Environment ◽  
Intercultural Exchange ◽  
Learning Journals ◽  
Reflection On Practice

This paper describes an exploratory online intercultural exchange that took place between two universities, one in Ireland and the other in Germany. Students worked together virtually – across cultures and disciplines – on a project-based task for assessment. Based on an analysis of the reflective learning journals submitted over the course of the semester, there is evidence that a virtual online learning environment may be considered as an effective way of preparing students for a Year Abroad (YA), triggering a path of reflection and (inter-) cultural learning. From insights gained doing this Virtual Exchange (VE), a type of inventory for virtual online collaboration is suggested, which may serve as a task-checklist for future VEs.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework for Teaching Sustainable Development Course in Blended Learning Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Tilagavati Subramaniam ◽  
Muthu Alagan Thangavelu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Framework For Teaching

Purposes: This paper presents a conceptual framework for teaching sustainable development courses in an online learning environment in institutions of higher education.  Sustainability development courses are becoming essential in higher education institutions mainly to educate the younger generations who will be part of the community to make it happen. Higher education institutions are experiencing dramatic shift to cater a young generation of prospective students, to integrate technical innovations in teaching practices and to concentrate on increasing concerns about global sustainability issues. There has been little research to promote an innovative learning in the teaching of sustainable development. The goal of this paper was to create a framework for teaching sustainable development in a virtual learning environment (blended learning) due to the lack of a conceptual framework that could direct this implementation. Findings: Hence, the blended learning method is eco-friendly, whereby protects global environmental resources. For hands-on experiences, students will develop projects to make their campus and community more sustainable. In the process, students learn how to analyse sustainability and able to apply online learning knowledge into practice. Implication: The conceptual framework proposed will support all educators in higher education institutions engaged in the promotion of quality online education in this pandemic circumstance to develop an effective online practise that are aligned with the corresponding learning needs, skills and facilities.

scholarly journals A scale development study for assessing the effectiveness of blended learning environments

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Cabı ◽  
Yasemin Gülbahar
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Scale Development ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Development Study ◽  
Online Learning Environments ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Development Data

This study is conducted to develop a scale for assessing the effectiveness of blended learning environments based on the features of both face-to-face and online learning environments and provide suggestions for stakeholders. In the process of scale development, data gathered from 314 students were analyzed. The reliability and validity results for collected data were found to be acceptable since they were between or above the expected value. Based on the analysis it is found that the scale is composed of 55 items having a structure of 4 factors. Hence, it can be concluded that "Effectiveness of Blended Learning Environments Scale" is found as reliable and valid, and can measure what it aims to measure. Blended Learning Environment Scale, which was developed and analyzed for reliability and validity throughout this study, is expected to facilitate the further research studies that focused on blended learning environments.

Internet-Based Remote Laboratories as a Part of a Blended Learning Environment

2012 ◽  
pp. 128-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miladin Stefanovic ◽  
Milan Matijevic ◽  
Vladimir Cvjetkovic
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Remote Laboratories ◽  
The Right ◽  
And Training

Blended learning is a mixture of online learning and face-to-face activities. Online learning suffers from a lack of practical and laboratory work which is mandatory for learning in many specific fields. Adult training is also mainly focused on knowledge related to specific useful competencies and practical skills so practical training is an inseparable part of adult learning and training. Web laboratories with remotely controlled laboratory experiments should provide a necessary practical component in the concept of online learning. There are many different classifications, implementations and usages of web laboratories. This chapter deals with web laboratories, trying to define a framework for the development of web laboratories, to define pre-requests, architecture and software realization of web based laboratories and to find the right blend. This chapter also presents the contribution of web laboratories in blended learning and other possible benefits for the concept of blended learning for adults.

Blended Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 85-87
Author(s):  
Kathleen P. King
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
The Other ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technological Context ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Blended learning goes by several names, the other major one being hybrids. What is meant by these various terms is that more than one delivery system is being used for one course. And in most cases educators are referring to face-to-face learning and online learning being paired in some combination when they use the term blended learning in a technological context.

scholarly journals Task-based language learning through digital storytelling in a blended learning environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-43
Author(s):  
Serpil Meri-Yilan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Online Discussion ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Positive Approach ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Multiple Contexts ◽  
Pros And Cons

This study investigated Task-Based Language Learning (TBLL) through Digital StoryTelling (DST) in a blended learning environment. Twenty-six Turkish university-level students prepared a DST individually and shared it with their peers in an online discussion platform. Each evaluated and graded others’ DST performance based on an assessment scale. After this, they performed their stories in the classroom and similarly assessed their peer’s performances. Ultimately, they were asked to give their self-reflection on the pros and cons of performing tasks online and in the classroom. Findings showed that TBLL through DST was more favoured than storytelling in the classroom and helped them to improve their speaking skills. The study suggested DST could be a positive approach in language learning and should be explored further in other language skills and multiple contexts.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document