ABSTRACT Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) provide the opportunity to deliver blended
learning approaches that combine mixes of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
with various delivery methods and media. In 2008 and 2009, the University of Winchester in the
UK redesigned a variety of accounting and financial management modules for presentation in a
blended learning environment. An exploratory, qualitative case study investigated students’
perceptions of the new approach. Through focus groups, students reported favourably on the
blended learning approach and the views of students correlated with previous research, although
there were some contrary findings. Focus groups raised issues concerning students’ expectations,
competence and engagement. Resources and institutional practices were identified as factors in
students’ attitudes towards blended learning. Issues about communication, student interaction
and collaboration also emerged. Finally, some practical lessons from this case study are proposed.
ABSTRACT Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) provide the opportunity to deliver blendedlearning approaches that combine mixes of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)with various delivery methods and media. In 2008 and 2009, the University of Winchester in theUK redesigned a variety of accounting and financial management modules for presentation in ablended learning environment. An exploratory, qualitative case study investigated students’perceptions of the new approach. Through focus groups, students reported favourably on theblended learning approach and the views of students correlated with previous research, althoughthere were some contrary findings. Focus groups raised issues concerning students’ expectations,competence and engagement. Resources and institutional practices were identified as factors instudents’ attitudes towards blended learning. Issues about communication, student interactionand collaboration also emerged. Finally, some practical lessons from this case study are proposed.
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