Blended learning: A case study of Korean language course

Abstract

Advances in technology foster a proactive approach to provision of support and solutions to learners. One common approach is blended learning in which online learning plays a complementary role in traditional face-to-face classroom learning. With the popularity of mobile devices, more studies on the use of mobile devices in learning or training process have been conducted. In this paper, we describe the features and functionalities of a Korean e-learning website which supports both learning with desktop computers and mobile devices. Instructional design strategies are discussed. Surveys were conducted to investigate the learners’ perceptions of the e-learning materials in three consecutive intakes and the results of these intakes were compared. Finally, we pinpoint the areas of improvement in developing language materials for blended learning courses which can serve as a reference for future development.