Time Spent, Workload, and Student and Faculty Perceptions in a Blended Learning Environment.
Objective. To evaluate student perception and time spent on asynchronous online lectures in a blended learning environment (BLE) and to assess faculty workload and perception. Methods. Students (n=427) time spent viewing online lectures was measured in three courses. Students and faculty members completed a survey to assess perceptions of a BLE. Faculty members recorded time spent creating BLEs. Results. Total time spent in the BLE was less than the allocated time for two of the three courses by 3-15%. Students preferred online lectures for their flexibility, students' ability to apply information learned, and congruence with their learning styles. Faculty members reported the BLE facilitated higher levels of learning during class sessions but noted an increase in workload. Conclusion. A BLE increased faculty workload but was well received by students. Time spent viewing online lectures was less than what was allocated in two of the three courses.
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois.
Jennifer A
JA
Phillips
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois.
Christie
C
Schumacher
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois.
Sally
S
Arif
D000328:Adult; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003479:Curriculum; D004512:Education, Pharmacy / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D000071216:Faculty, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010465:Perception; D013339:Students, Pharmacy / Q000523:psychology*; D013997:Time Factors; D016526:Workload
blended learning; contact hours; workload
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