A Blended Learning Design to Support Student Learning

Abstract

This paper reports on a project that has redesigned a module and incorporated online components in the form of a VLE and reusable learning objects. The goal was to improve HE students academic competence and critical enquiry skills. The paper outlines how the teaching approach was adapted and describes the resulting blended learning design. A crucial part of the project has been to evaluate the student experience and identify if there was an improvement in student learning and in their overall academic competence. The paper concludes with the results from the project, which show an improvement in students academic competence.