Sense of Community in a Blended Technology Integration Course: A Design-Based Research Study

International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning

Richard E. West¹  J. Buckley Harrison¹ 

[1] Brigham Young University, United States;

关键词: Blended learning;    sense of community;    design-based research;    connectedness;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This design-based research study explored whether sense of community was maintained while flexibility in the course was increased through an adoption of a unique blended learning model. Data collected in this study show a significant drop in the sense of connectedness score from a mean of 50.8 out of 66 to a mean of 39.68 in the first iteration. The score then began to gradually increase, reaching 50.65 in the third iteration. Results indicate that transitioning to a blended learning environment may be a suitable option to increase flexibility while maintaining a sense of community in a project-based course. Future research into specific aspects of course design such as maturity of design, age-level of participants, and context would further develop understanding in this area.

【 授权许可】

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