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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…?