Impact of Hybrid Instruction on Student Achievement in Post-Secondary Institutions: A Synthetic Review of the Literature - Mark A. Lamport & Randy J. Hill
The impact of hybrid instruction is only beneficial to students attending a university in their immediate vicinity. Although having the face-to-face interaction may be beneficial for the instructor, it is not necessarily a determining factor of success. Students in the online classroom have the option of speaking to his/her instructor through Skype, webinars, and by telephone. Documents, help guides, learning assistance, and educational resources can all be accessed online. Although hybrid gives the instructor a great bridge to physically demonstrate and create in front of students, it is not a guarantee students will show. In the full-time online classroom, students can "show" when is convenient to them. For hybrid instructors who may be concerned about becomming a full-time on-line instructor, The Educational Technology Journal relates a plethora of information to engage the on-line learner. This is an exceptional resource, one I put above many. Jamie McKenzie emphasizes, "Students share responsibility for assessing progress and quality" (1998,PG. 33)
McKEnzie, Jamie. (1998) The Wired Classroom. The Educational Technology Journal,7 (6) 33. Retrieved April 19, 2013
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The impact of hybrid instruction is only beneficial to students attending a university in their immediate vicinity. Although having the face-to-face interaction may be beneficial for the instructor, it is not necessarily a determining factor of success. Students in the online classroom have the option of speaking to his/her instructor through Skype, webinars, and by telephone. Documents, help guides, learning assistance, and educational resources can all be accessed online. Although hybrid gives the instructor a great bridge to physically demonstrate and create in front of students, it is not a guarantee students will show. In the full-time online classroom, students can "show" when is convenient to them. For hybrid instructors who may be concerned about becomming a full-time on-line instructor, The Educational Technology Journal relates a plethora of information to engage the on-line learner. This is an exceptional resource, one I put above many. Jamie McKenzie emphasizes, "Students share responsibility for assessing progress and quality" (1998,PG. 33)
McKEnzie, Jamie. (1998) The Wired Classroom. The Educational Technology Journal, 7 (6) 33. Retrieved April 19, 2013