A guide to establishing hybrid learning courses: Employing information technology to create a new learning experience, and a case study

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2006

Abstract

Hybrid learning, or blended learning, has become an interesting learning delivery method in recent years. Many universities have sought to develop their own hybrid learning courses as another option for students and instructors who prefer to replace some portion of traditional face-to-face meeting time with online instruction. This paper provides some pragmatic guidance for establishing hybrid learning courses in universities. The authors focus on the use of information technology, as well as the development and the design of the course content. The paper also illustrates a case study of hybrid learning courses at NJIT. The research results showed no significant difference between the performance of the students who took a course in hybrid mode versus the performance of those who took the identical course in distance learning mode. Some positive feedback in terms of perceived benefit from the hybrid course instruction and course materials was obtained from the students. The student learning styles were also investigated. The results demonstrated that the majority of students who participated in the hybrid learning course are active/sensing/sequential/visual learners. Most of them preferred visual presentations to verbal explanations. The research results also revealed the difference between learning styles of students with high performance, and those with low performance. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Identifier

37849187794 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Internet and Higher Education

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2006.08.001

ISSN

10967516

First Page

287

Last Page

301

Issue

4

Volume

9

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