University students’ perspective on blended learning

Barbara Waha; Kate Davis

doi:10.1080/1360080X.2014.884677

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University students’ perspective on blended learning

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University students’ perspective on blended learning

Barbara Waha and Kate Davis

Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, Vol.36(2), pp.172-182

2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1360080X.2014.884677

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Abstract

Specialist Studies in Education

Education Systems

Policy and Administration

blended learning

design

learning delivery

students' experience

students' motivation

students' perception

This research project explored students' perspective of the appropriate mix of online and face-to-face activities in a master's programme in library and information science at an Australian university. Identifying aspects that students evaluate as supportive, challenging and efficient in their learning is important for the design of an appropriate mix in blended learning courses. Twenty-three master's students responded to a questionnaire containing 40 open-ended and closed questions. Applying both statistical and content analysis provides a deeper understanding of students' responses. Students like the flexibility and the convenience of online learning, but also the possibilities that derive from face-to-face interaction with teachers and peers for building personal learning networks. Students expect equal quality from all forms of learning delivery and were critical of the quality of online participation and lecture recordings. Blended learning is an approach that supports a range of learning styles and life styles.

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Title: University students’ perspective on blended learning
Authors: Barbara Waha (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Kate Davis (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, Vol.36(2), pp.172-182
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2014
DOI: 10.1080/1360080X.2014.884677
ISSN: 1360-080X
Copyright note: Copyright © 2014 The Authors. This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Higher Education Policy & Management in Vol. 36, No. 2, available online: http://wwww.tandfonline.com/10.1080/1360080X.2014.884677
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99447771002621
Output Type: Journal article

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