Title: Blended Learning in Higher Education: Design, Implementation, and Online Log Analysis to Understand Learning Behavior
Stream: Learning Experiences, Student Learning & Learner Diversity
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Thanita Lerdpornkulrat, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Soontaree Sakulprahmne, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Ronnayut Ueatrirat, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Abstract:
The purposes of the current study were to design and implement a blended-learning course and to analyze the online log file to understand students’ learning behaviors. This course was implemented at a higher education institution in Thailand to teach information literacy skills necessary for living in a digital world. In a face-to-face part, the course was designed for students to participate in actively classroom activities for both individual and group works. In an online part, gamification concept was applied to motivate students to engage in online learning activities. Results from our previous study indicated that applying gamified learning activities can increase student engagement in learning. Peer-assessment activity used in the online part increased student self-efficacy in information literacy. These activities were intended to assist students to set goals, regulate their learning, monitor their effectiveness in the course, and to use different learning strategies that help students control and regulate their own cognition and behaviors during the blended learning process. Online log data were analyzed to understand student learning behaviors. The findings from this study could provide valuable insights for teachers and educators who want to design a blended learning course in higher education to better fit student learning behaviors. This study supports the notion that effective blended learning approach can help students to improve their self-regulated strategies.
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