A Blended Learning Experience

Gecer A., DAĞ F.

KURAM VE UYGULAMADA EGITIM BILIMLERI, cilt.12, sa.1, ss.425-442, 2012 (SSCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Dergi Adı: KURAM VE UYGULAMADA EGITIM BILIMLERI
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.425-442
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Blended Learning, Hybrid Learning, Technology-supported Learning, Learning Management System, STUDENTS, EDUCATION, TEACHERS
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Blended (hybrid) learning is one of the approaches that is utilized to help students for meaningful learning via information and communication technologies in educational settings. In this study, Computer)) Course which is taught in faculties of education was planned and implemented in the form of a blended learning environment. The data were collected from freshman students of departments of mathematics and primary school education via a semi-structured survey which included open and closed-ended questions at the end of the implementation. The students were taking the course for the first time, and they were introduced with a blended learning environment for the first time with this course. The survey was conducted online and 67 students completed the survey voluntarily, and the data were subjected to content analysis. According to the results, implementing the course especially with electronic activities had positive effects on students from a learning and evaluation perspective. Students stated that the blended learning environment supported their active participation to the course activities and indicated that following the content of the course, homework and projects online was interesting and useful.