ERIC Number: EJ994788
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 11
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Extending Learning beyond the Classroom: Graduate Student Experiences of Online Discussions in a Hybrid Course
Sullivan, Timothy M.; Freishtat, Richard
Journal of Continuing Higher Education, v61 n1 p12-22 2013
While a range of research has been done on hybrid learning and online discussions, few studies have examined the voice of students in regard to their perceptions of these types of learning experiences. This article presents current research findings gathered from part-time graduate students enrolled in a hybrid course. The students' perceptions are framed within thematic elements driven by best practices in learning, pedagogy, and formative assessment and supported by a review of the literature and conceptual treatments. Finally, recommendations are provided for continuing education practitioners and faculty when designing, assessing, and/or revising online and hybrid courses.
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Continuing Education, Educational Change, Best Practices, Blended Learning, Graduate Students, Formative Evaluation, Part Time Students, Computer Mediated Communication, Problem Based Learning, Course Content, Learner Engagement, Group Dynamics, Higher Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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