Refining the blend: LIS educator perspectives on blended learning for dual mode cohorts Zaana Howard | Kate Davis | Helen Partridge | Christine Yates Queensland University of Technology
Oct 21, 2014
Refining the blend:
LIS educator perspectives on
blended learning for dual mode cohorts
Zaana Howard | Kate Davis | Helen Partridge | Christine Yates Queensland University of Technology
QUT’s focus on blended learning is in maximising
student engagement with curriculum
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Blended learning
face to face /physical
virtual /online
Flexible learning
provides students’ choice in how, when and where they engage with
learning materials
Dual modality:
courses for campus based as well as online students
Blended learning literature
is deficient in curriculum design across whole
courses and where it involves dual mode cohorts.
Methodology literature review
semi structured interviews content analysis
Findings
Blended learning is
a ‘multi layered’ approach that integrates face-to-face and
online learning experiences that are interactive and engaging, requiring
high student participation.
Students are reluctant
to engage in blended learning efforts
Challenges
1
Delivering quality learning experiences to a dual mode cohort
‘my job is to make certain that they have a quality experience, it doesn’t mean it has to be exactly
the same experience’ (LIS2)
2
Access to appropriate technology, support and
resourcing
3
Insufficient time for learning design, unit preparation and delivery
4
Teachers on demand 24/7
Benefits &
opportunities
1
Increased visibility of student learning and feedback
2
Opportunity to reach a broader and larger student
audience
3
Flexibility in learning delivery for both teachers and students
What matters here? 1. challenges > benefits 2. issues are exaggerated with a
dual mode cohort 3. blended delivery vs blended
experience 4. student demand for blended
learning
Dual mode provision + extreme flexibility + blended learning = complex environment to manage
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