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Discussion: What has been the greatest challenge . . .
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What has been the greatest challenge . . .
May 28 2008, 10:13 AM EDT in creating a blended course? Do you find this valuable? |
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RE: What has been the greatest challenge . . .
May 29 2008, 1:38 PM EDT I've been teaching hybrid biology courses at Cincinnati State for about two years now. I'd say one of my biggest challenges has been finding a time when students can come to campus. Usually, students who register for online courses do so because they want to be able to work on their own schedules and find it difficult to get away from their jobs, children, etc., to meet on campus. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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RE: What has been the greatest challenge . . .
May 30 2008, 10:44 AM EDT I've been teaching a hybrid English course for a couple years now. Initially, the greatest challenge was to get the right students signed up for the course because students weren't familiar with hybrid courses and just signed up not knowing what they were signing up for. That is slowly changing, where I get at least half of the students who are actually there because it is a hybrid course. However, I still get quite a few students who want an easier class and equate less F2F time with easier. Another big challenge has been technology literacy. We have no proficiency requirement, and students expect instructors to get them up to speed on any technology needs. Finally, the biggest challenge is - and will always be - the time commitment in making sure the online and F2F environments are integrated. It's like having two worlds to keep an eye on. Do you find this valuable? |
