Research Article Critique 1

A Comparison of Traditional and Hybrid Online Instructional Presentation in CommunicationTechnologyJeremy V. Ernst

Research Article Critique 1Amy AgnelAEET/EDET 780 Course

A Comparison of Traditional and Hybrid Online Instructional Presentation in CommunicationTechnologyJeremy V. ErnstJournal of Technology EducationVol. 19 No. 2, Spring 2008

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How to assess learner understanding?

Micro-level evaluation?This study focuses on the micro-level of online education evaluation in a technology course

Micro level= the online studentMeso-level=the online courseMacro-level=the entire online program

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Methodology23 students traditional lecture course 23 students online courseInstrumentation Final assessment examStudent surveyThe objective of this study was to identify the level of achievement of students based on the mode of instructional presentation of course content.

Credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.netstrengthsThe participants were carefully chosen to match in gender age and major.The survey shows individual attitudes towards online learning.WeaknessThe students were educational Technology majors!FindingsResults for both groups were the sameProblem area for Online instructionHands-on learning experiences in laboratory environmentsConclusionAuthor supports online instruction BUT cites need for continued research

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