Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment.

Buchanan, William J

Abstract

Educational institutions are increasingly moving towards enhancing learning through the use of integrated information technology. Blended, or augmented, learning, aims to support the traditional learning environment – where the instructor blends online learning with the traditional face-to-face teaching. This may take the form of centrally Managed Systems (LMS), for example, or Instructor-led content such as online video, quizzes and activities. This paper investigates student preferences within a Computer Security and Digital Forensics module, regarding the integration of lecture using narrative-plus-PowerPoint within a traditional educational infrastructure. It thus assesses student perceptions in the usage of on-line lectures for security and digital forensics material, with a specific focus on whether students actually prefer the on-line version to the traditional lecture situation, and on how they use the on-line lecture material.

Citation

Buchanan, W. J. (2011, January). Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference
• Start Date: Jan 1, 2011
• End Date: Jan 1, 2011
• Deposit Date: Mar 21, 2011
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: On-line learning; student perceptions; information technology; Managed systems
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4181