scholarly journals A Blended Learning Module in Statistics for Computer Science and Engineering Students Revisited

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Christina Andersson ◽  
Doina Logofatu
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
The University

Teaching a statistics course for undergraduate computer science students can be very challenging: As statistics teachers we are usually faced with problems ranging from a complete disinterest in the subject to lack of basic knowledge in mathematics and anxiety for failing the exam, since statistics has the reputation of having high failure rates. In our case, we additionally struggle with difficulties in the timing of the lectures as well as often occurring absence of the students due to spare-time jobs or a long traveling time to the university. This paper reveals how these issues can be addressed by the introduction of a blended learning module in statistics. In the following, we describe an e-learning development process used to implement time- and location-independent learning in statistics. The study focuses on a six-step-approach for developing the blended learning module. In addition, the teaching framework for the blended module is presented, including suggestions for increasing the interest in learning the course. Furthermore, the first experimental in-class usage, including evaluation of the students’ expectations, has been completed and the outcome is discussed.

Implementation of a Blended Learning Module to Teach Handling, Restraint, and Physical Examination of Cats in Undergraduate Veterinary Training

2021 ◽  
pp. e20200160
Author(s):  
Mirjam B.H.M. Duijvestijn ◽  
Bente M.W.K. Van der Wiel ◽  
Claudia M. Vinke ◽  
M. Montserrat Diaz Espineira ◽  
Harold G.J. Bok ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Examination ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Veterinary Students ◽  
Learning Modules ◽  
Learning Module ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Standard Module

Cats can be easily stressed in a clinical (training) setting and may show unpredictable reactions and patterns of defensive aggression. This can be a complicating factor in undergraduate veterinary training. Inexperienced veterinary students can evoke defensive feline behavior that negatively affects learning outcomes and animal welfare. As a result, restraint techniques and physical examination of cats was hardly practiced in pre-clinical training at Utrecht University. To overcome this, a new blended learning module was developed using a lecture on feline behavior; e-learning modules about feline behavior, handling, restraint, and physical examination skills; and redesigned practical sessions in which live animals and manikins were used. The aim of this study was to investigate how students’ perceptions of competence and confidence changed regarding feline behavior, handling, restraint, and physical examination skills after the new module was implemented. Questionnaires were used for quantitative analysis, and focus groups were used for qualitative analysis. The results show that compared with students who followed the standard module, students who participated in the blended learning module scored higher in feeling confident with handling animals, feeling competent to perform physical examination on cats, and ability to assess whether a cat is stressed. Students with less experience with cats were more likely to show improvement in assessing a cat’s stress level than students who had much experience with cats. The results demonstrate that the blended learning module improves students’ learning outcomes regarding feline skills training and adds to reduction, refinement, and replacement of the use of live cats.

A Blended Course to Teach Graphical Programming Using LabVIEW

2014 ◽  
pp. 330-340
Author(s):  
Yücel Uğurlu
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Graphical Programming ◽  
Certification Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Blended Course

In this chapter, the authors introduce a blended learning approach where LabVIEW, an e-learning environment, was integrated into a traditional graphical programming course for engineering students to teach advanced topics and to increase the programming skills of the students. In this course, the students were required to design projects using technology. The students designed small projects and frequently accessed the e-learning system to build real-world applications. The projects that students designed stimulated them to use the e-learning system. The impact of blended learning was evaluated on the basis of student surveys and certification test results. Experimental studies show that blended learning produced higher results in the students’ self-assessment and certification test.

A Blended Course to Teach Graphical Programming Using LabVIEW

2015 ◽  
pp. 299-310
Author(s):  
Yücel Uğurlu
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Graphical Programming ◽  
Certification Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Blended Course

In this chapter, the authors introduce a blended learning approach where LabVIEW, an e-learning environment, was integrated into a traditional graphical programming course for engineering students to teach advanced topics and to increase the programming skills of the students. In this course, the students were required to design projects using technology. The students designed small projects and frequently accessed the e-learning system to build real-world applications. The projects that students designed stimulated them to use the e-learning system. The impact of blended learning was evaluated on the basis of student surveys and certification test results. Experimental studies show that blended learning produced higher results in the students' self-assessment and certification test.

Blended Learning in Higher Education

2018 ◽  
pp. 290-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Kang'ethe Ngigi ◽  
Elizabeth A. Obura
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Opportunity To Learn ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Blended Instruction ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
E Learning ◽  
University Course ◽  
The University ◽  
Open The Doors

Online and blended instruction offers learners a unique opportunity to learn ubiquitously without being limited to the constraints of time and distance. Additionally, these pedagogies have the potential to open the doors of the university to a wider audience, provide choices for non-traditional students, and extend services to populations that would otherwise not be able to attend the classes on campus. However, complementing traditional teaching with blended learning techniques in a traditional university course presents various challenges. This chapter identify gaps in the factors affecting blended learning in the digital age. Based on the findings, the authors argue that instructors can rely on e-learning technologies to implement blended learning model by redesigning some lectures into new online learning activities, such as tutorials, self-testing exercises, and online group collaborations.

scholarly journals Preparatory Mathematics Course for Non-Traditional Engineering Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Kälberer ◽  
Cornelia Böhmer ◽  
Katrin Tschirpke ◽  
Brigitte Petendra ◽  
Eva Maria Beck-Meuth
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Traditional Students ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Study Phase ◽  
Study Program ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Non Traditional Students ◽  
Preparatory Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Course

This paper reports the concept of a preparatory mathematics course for non-traditional students in electrical engineering, and its evaluation. The blended-learning course is part of the initial study phase smoothing the transition to learning at university level. The instructional design of the preparatory course is aligned with that of the Bachelor’s study program. However, it takes place prior to the beginning of the first semester. The initial phase additionally encompasses the whole first semester with different courses meant to help students getting ready for studying. Prospective students indicated that they needed to refresh their knowledge in mathematics. Thus, a preparatory mathematics course was given priority. This course serves several purposes: Students get an impression of the requirements in mathematics necessary for the study program; they refresh their basic knowledge; they make themselves familiar with self-organized learning and the blended-learning concept of the program. Design and implementation were evaluated with a questionnaire at the end of the course and after the first semester. The results show that the course is an appropriate instrument prior to engineering studies in order to prepare and support non-traditional students. In the conclusions potential for improvement is identified.

scholarly journals University of South Africa: Change Management and Leadership for Open Distance And E-Learning

10.28945/4228 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 001-011
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Change Management ◽  
University Management ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
E Learning ◽  
New Challenges ◽  
Learning Development ◽  
The University ◽  
Management And Leadership

Antonia Makina, an education consultant in the Directorate for Curriculum and Learning Development at the University of South Africa (UNISA), was assigned the task of recommending a theoretical guideline for adoption by the management of the university in its quest to implement Open Distance E-learning (ODeL) at the university. This was because Open Distance E-learning delivery presented new challenges and opportunities that could not always be fully addressed by the traditional theories and guidelines. She needed to decide on the models she wished to propose as the theoretical guideline for adoption by the university management.

scholarly journals Students’ and Instructor’s Perspective on the use of Blackboard Platform for Delivering an Engineering Course

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. pp1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Uziak ◽  
M. Tunde Oladiran ◽  
Edmund Lorencowicz ◽  
Kurt Becker
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Course Management System ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
University Of Botswana ◽  
Learning Platform ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

The use of Information Technology (IT) has been growing over the years in various human endeavours. It has also been adopted in education sector for teaching and learning. Various studies have been conducted to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of e-learning strategy by students. In particular, the current research is an attempt to obtain students’ and instructor’s perspective on the use of Blackboard software. The technology is a course management system used in a blended learning mode to deliver a third year mechanical engineering course at the University of Botswana (UB). In terms of students’ views, the study covered a period of nine years and the questionnaire survey was administered to each succeeding cohort of students. Whereas in terms of the instructor’s perspective the motivation and the challenges faced during the years of use of the platform were described. Results indicate that students were generally comfortable with the use of Blackboard as they highly embraced it. Students indicate that their performance improved and communication with instructor was enhanced significantly. The respondents also recommended that Blackboard should be used in other courses in their programme of study. The instructor considered the time factor the most vital challenge related to the use of the platform. However, despite the challenges the application of the learning platform and the development of its material was a positive experience for the instructor and well received by the students.

scholarly journals E-Learning and Blended Learning in the Opinions of Polish Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2 (20)) ◽  
pp. 233-255
Author(s):  
Marzena Chrost ◽  
Sławomir Chrost
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Main Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
State Of Affairs

For the first time in history, the education system has experienced a crisis situation on a global scale, leading to total and forced isolation in social life and communication. In March 2020, full-time classes at universities in Poland were suspended due to the epidemic caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus. This state of affairs resulted in the need to shift scientific and didactic work to be “remote”. This article aims to present students’ opinions on e-learning and blended learning after several months of experience with such forms of learning. The main research problem was formulated as follows: “What are the Polish students’ opinions of e-learning during the pandemic?” The method of diagnostic survey and the questionnaire technique called the SWOT were used in the empirical research. The research was conducted in May and June 2020 in three selected universities. A total of 314 students took part in it. The results indicate that remote teaching has both specific strengths and weaknesses and that there are many opportunities and threats associated with this form of teaching; nevertheless, a larger proportion of the data were related to the weaknesses. Undoubtedly, there are still many activities that should be introduced into practice and everyday academic education. Perhaps a creative solution will be to introduce only some elements of distance learning, which can contribute to a better acquisition of IT and digital competences and can help students develop activity, self-discipline, and independent learning.

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