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Blended LearningAn Introduction

The term ‘Blended Learning’ refers to the use of appropriate learning technologies to complement, support and enhance traditional face-to-face learning methods.

What is Blended Learning?

Established use in EG-155 Circuit Analysis Used in EGLM05 Advanced Power Systems

to improve understanding of challenging topics

Limited introduction into EG-262 Stress Analysis 1 and EG-294 Airframe Structures in Semester 2 2015-2016

College strategy to extend the use of Blended Learning to improve the learning and teaching provision, cope with increasing student numbers and increase flexibility

Blended Learning in the CoE

Delivering all new content face-to-face and supplementing with e-lectures such as worked examples, extra questions and solutions, formative tests etc.

Delivering same content in both formats to increase flexibility for students

Different content in each format to cover course material as efficiently as possible.

Flipped learning where all new content is delivered electronically and classroom time used to discuss aspects in greater depth and solve associated problems.

To what extent should I blend?

Effective learning environment requires good integration of e-content with the face-to-face lecture to ensure it is user friendly

To make effective use of student time, e-lectures should be self-contained and all related electronic content packaged on a single page

Decision to use Blackboard Learn Campus Pack Blog social media application

Students can leave comments Embedded statistical tracking package

What technology should I use?

CoE E-Lecture Model

303 students enrolled in 2015/16

A Success Story: EG-155

94% of enrolled students used the e-lectures

Only 4% used them once, indicating that once students are aware of content, they use further

Over 50 students used the e-lectures more than 20 times

Student rating of 4.9/5.0 for the supporting online resources for the module

A Success Story: EG-155

Excellent feedback in annual student surveys, for example:◦ ‘I can look at the material again and again if I

didn’t understand it the first time’◦ ‘I can catch up easily if I miss a lecture’◦ ‘the E-Lectures are very useful when it comes to

revision, especially for international stundets’ In an additional survey, 87% of students

strongly agreed and 13% agree that e-lectures enhaced their learning on the module

A Success Story: EG-155

Final exam comprises 4 questions (Q1 compulsory, choice of 2 further questions)

Each of Q2, Q3, Q4 related to give topic◦ Q2: synchronous generators◦ Q3: fault calculations◦ Q4: stability analysis

Past few years show that students shy away from Q4 with less than 20% in 2013 and 0% in 2014 selecting this question

Average mark on Q4 significantly lower than other questions

A Success Story: EGLM05

Very important topic, should not be ignored E-lecture developed to cover topic:

◦ supplementary theory and examples on Blackboard

◦ 4 x 1-hour long videos◦ Students encouraged to engage with the material

prior to covering the topic in class

A Success Story: EGLM05

Student survey carried out to assess effectiveness of combining e-lecture and traditional lectures.

First question related to student’s preferred approach to delivery:

A Success Story: EGLM05

Second question asked for perceived advantages of e-lectures:◦ Accessibility, flexibility, allows students to study

at their own pace Third question asked for perceived

advantages of traditional lectures:◦ Live interaction◦ Improved concentration◦ Ability to ask questions

A Success Story: EGLM05

Final question asked students to propose ways of improving the E-lectures:◦ Adding interactive content (discussion/comments)◦ Shorted videos (limit to 30-45 mins length)◦ Video rather than just audio◦ Lecture capture◦ More worked examples

A Success Story: EGLM05

Exam results:◦ More students attempted Q4◦ Higher average mark

A Success Story: EGLM05

Contact hours reduced from 3hrs/week to 2hrs/week

2 hours face-to-face delivering new material Additional supporting tutorial questions made

available in Blackboard with worked solutions uploaded as a video file

Well received by students, many comments on how useful it is to be able to access additional practice questions and solutions anywhere, anytime

Awaiting official module feedback

A Success Story: EG-262/294

Moving from a traditional to a blended learning approach can be done step-by-step

Up front time investment is a one-off and can save time later on

Support available within CoE and from SALT Hardware (Wacom, Microphone) and software

(Camtasia) will be provided for anyone committing to introduce blended learning into their teaching

Improved student engagement and feedback Happy students = easier life for us!

Can I make this work for me…?