Online and hybrid instruction as a response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presented specific challenges in geosciences due to the role of laboratory and field activities. We carried out a research study on student learning in undergraduate mineralogy at a large public research university in the United States over a 4-year period including…

Sixth-grade Academic Intervention Services (AIS) students at Wyndemere Middle School (WMS) in Western New York demonstrated a lack of engagement in AIS English Language Arts (ELA) class. In hopes of increasing their engagement, the teacher-researcher implemented a blended learning intervention that incorporated aspects of the flipped classroom…

This study explores the transformation of teaching and assessment methods in the context of media applications, particularly the rise of E-learning and blended teaching driven by rapid ICT advancements. These changes necessitate updates in teachers' teaching and assessment literacies to align with modern educational trends. This adaptation is…

This research examines students' emotional states during a virtual course at a Finnish university. The mixed methods study drew on students' experienced emotions, perceived course value, perceived control, and open-ended descriptions related to their emotions. The sample consisted of 85 university students. Data were collected at nine measurement…

Blended learning in maritime education, particularly in the Seafarer Upgrading Program, faces challenges in adapting effective teaching methods for Maritime English (ME) instruction. A promising approach, Blended Task-Based Language Teaching (B-TBLT), combines Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) with blended learning environments. However, limited…

This study aimed to analyze the effect of blended active method (BAM) on blood pressure (BP) control learning, pretest stress and anxiety, and students' perceptions. With approval from the institutional ethics committee, two freshman Dentistry classes were assigned to either a traditional method (TM; n = 50) or BAM (n = 49) group. All students…

With the increasing use of technology in education, new learning and teaching approaches have begun to emerge. In order to choose an effective teaching method, it has become important to determine students' opinions and satisfaction levels towards these methods. This study aims to determine student evaluations and satisfaction levels towards…

Background/purpose: Blended learning can be an effective solution for improving the quality of education. The research problem lies in the lack of interest among a number of Iraqi university professors in improving blended learning in universities, as well as the lack of interest among students in developing and implementing blended learning in…

Learning analytics is pivotal for supporting learning, with recent research shifting from concepts to reviews. However, understanding factors influencing learning outcomes in higher education through analytics systems remains underexplored. This study aims to fill this gap, providing a holistic view of factors affecting learning outcomes in higher…

Blended learning, therefore, involves the use of conventional face-to-face teaching and the application of information technologies that support learning in the classroom. This research investigates the effect of implementing blended learning in the Saudi Arabian context on fourth-grade students' reading and writing in Arabic and English regarding…

This study explores the effectiveness of a Blended Production-Oriented Approach (BPOA) in improving Self-Directed Learning (SDL) skills among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. A quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-tests revealed significant enhancements in key SDL skills, including planning, strategy use, resource utilization,…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for flexible, online learning models has increased in postsecondary education. The HyFlex approach, where students can attend class online or in-person, has emerged as one popular option. However, there remains limited research on implementing HyFlex in non-lecture undergraduate learning environments. This…

The Do-Live-Well (DLW) framework was developed by occupational therapists (OTs) to demonstrate how engaging in various activities can impact health and well-being of people. The DLW team has provided education for OTs across the world, and there has been a need for online learning with synchronous features. This study aimed to examine the impact…

"Creative Teaching in Counselor Education and Supervision" offers a fresh perspective on teaching in counselor education and related helping fields. Tailored for educators who want to invigorate their instructional approaches, this book is a valuable resource packed with creative strategies and techniques. With a focus on practical…

Background: For students, digital literacy is an essential competency, and technology-supported learning has become one of the most crucial methods for developing students' digital literacy. However, no academic consensus exists regarding whether technology-supported learning is effective in improving students' digital literacy. Objectives: This…