'A discussion forum': a blended learning assessment tool to enhance students' learning
by Hela Miniaoui; Avneet Kaur
International Journal of Innovation and Learning (IJIL), Vol. 16, No. 3, 2014

Abstract: The term 'blended learning' has gained considerable interest in recent years as a description of particular forms of teaching combined with technology. This project reports in some detail the experiences of a small group of undergraduate learners as they progress through their Bachelor course at University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) in the UAE. In particular, this study looks at a discussion forum approach as a blended learning initiative and what that entails to the learners in terms of making the subject more interactive and enhances students analytical and research skills. From the findings, conclusion has been drawn regarding the role of blackboard tool in learning by helping students to obtain a deep sense of understanding of how to operate in a virtual team despite the challenges.

Online publication date: Tue, 23-Sep-2014

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Innovation and Learning (IJIL):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

Username:        Password:          Forgotten your password?

Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com