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

Buchanan, William J; Macfarlane, Richard; Ludwiniak, Robert

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., Macfarlane, R., & Ludwiniak, R. (2010, September). Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment. Presented at The 4th International Conference on Cybercrime Forensics Education & Training

• Conference Name: The 4th International Conference on Cybercrime Forensics Education & Training
• Start Date: Sep 2, 2010
• End Date: Sep 3, 2010
• Publication Date: 2010-08
• Deposit Date: Dec 14, 2010
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 14, 2010
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 1-12
• Keywords: Blended learning environment; enhanced learning; integrated information technology; traditional teaching
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3869
• Contract Date: Dec 14, 2010