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The purpose of this study was to examine, how the experience of learning in a blended learning en... more The purpose of this study was to examine, how the experience of learning in a blended learning environment affects student engagement and satisfaction. The study considered the learning experience of students who had articulated from a traditional face to face Higher National Diploma, onto a degree delivered at a distance. Student feedback over recent years had been of some concern and there had been an overall reduction in satisfaction rates between the HND and the degree. Correspondingly, the number of students continuing onto an Honours year had been relatively low.
The study analysed quantitative and qualitative data in the form of a Likert scale questionnaire and staff and student focus groups. These tools provided data about the learning and teaching approaches associated with the degree and whether they were significant in determining the levels of student satisfaction. The study also investigated which approaches had been supportive of the student in their transition between the HND and the degree.
An important finding associated with this study, underlined the critical nature the tutor plays in ensuring student satisfaction and engagement. In addition, the study has highlighted the requirement for tutors to re-engage with the principles of educational theory and gives focus to designing appropriate experiences that reflect the learning objectives, promote engagement and two-way communication. Moreover, the study reveals a significant level of student dissatisfaction with video conferencing.
The results of this study propose a number of practical approaches that may lead to an improvement in the learning experience for students and encourage personal development for staff.
QAA Poster - Blended Learning Environment – Articulation from HND to Degree’ at the QAA Enhanceme... more QAA Poster - Blended Learning Environment – Articulation from HND to Degree’ at the QAA Enhancement Themes Conference, June 2016
The purpose of this study was to examine, how the experience of learning in a blended learning en... more The purpose of this study was to examine, how the experience of learning in a blended learning environment affects student engagement and satisfaction. The study considered the learning experience of students who had articulated from a traditional face to face Higher National Diploma, onto a degree delivered at a distance. Student feedback over recent years had been of some concern and there had been an overall reduction in satisfaction rates between the HND and the degree. Correspondingly, the number of students continuing onto an Honours year had been relatively low.
The study analysed quantitative and qualitative data in the form of a Likert scale questionnaire and staff and student focus groups. These tools provided data about the learning and teaching approaches associated with the degree and whether they were significant in determining the levels of student satisfaction. The study also investigated which approaches had been supportive of the student in their transition between the HND and the degree.
An important finding associated with this study, underlined the critical nature the tutor plays in ensuring student satisfaction and engagement. In addition, the study has highlighted the requirement for tutors to re-engage with the principles of educational theory and gives focus to designing appropriate experiences that reflect the learning objectives, promote engagement and two-way communication. Moreover, the study reveals a significant level of student dissatisfaction with video conferencing.
The results of this study propose a number of practical approaches that may lead to an improvement in the learning experience for students and encourage personal development for staff.
QAA Poster - Blended Learning Environment – Articulation from HND to Degree’ at the QAA Enhanceme... more QAA Poster - Blended Learning Environment – Articulation from HND to Degree’ at the QAA Enhancement Themes Conference, June 2016