Naslov
A Blended Learning Approach to Course Design and Implementation

Autori
Hoić-Božić, Nataša ; Mornar, Vedran ; Botički, Ivica

Izvornik
IEEE Transactions on Education (0018-9359) 52 (2009), 1; 19-30

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
blended learning ; collaborative learning ; e-learning ; learning management system (LMS) ; problem-based learning (PBL)

Sažetak
Blended learning has become an increasingly popular form of e-learning, and is particularly suitable to the process of transitioning from traditional forms of learning and teaching towards e-learning. This paper describes the use of the blended e-learning model which is based on a mixture of collaborative learning, problem-based learning (PBL) and independent learning in a course "Teaching Methods in Information Science", given at the University of Rijeka, Croatia. This model is realized as a combination of a face-to-face environment and online learning, using a proprietary learning management system (LMS) named AHyCo (Adaptive Hypermedia Courseware). AHyCo is based on adaptive hypermedia and in addition to supporting learning and testing, introduces completely new constructivistic and cognitivistic elements to education. By supporting collaborative and project-oriented activities AHyCo promotes students' motivation for learning and establishes learning as an active and interactive process. This paper describes both the technology for, and the methodological approach to, course design and development which is aimed at supporting the evolution from traditional teaching to active learning, and raising interest in the topics of e-learning and web courseware development among IT students. A survey conducted in the end of the course showed that students were satisfied with the pedagogical approach, and their academic achievements were also better than expected. Particularly important is that the drop-out rate was greatly diminished, which could be related to students’ satisfaction with the support they received from the instructor and the system.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Računarstvo

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