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Engaging online students in hands-on activities during blended synchronous learning
Citation
Wang, Q., Quek, C. L., Wen, Y., & Chin, Y. J. (2024). Engaging online students in hands-on activities during blended synchronous learning. In H.-C. Chu, D. Sun, Y. Lu, J. C.-Y. Sun, S. C. Kong, & G. Liu (Eds.), Conference Proceedings (English Paper) of the 28th Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education (pp. 54-61). Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education.
Abstract
Blended synchronous learning (BSL) is commonly used to deliver lectures. There are challenges in engaging online students when they are doing hands-on activities. In this study, two groups of students took a course lasting 13 weeks. This course heavily involved hands-on activities. 3-4 students attended the course from home using video conferencing in each session. Some strategies were applied to engage them during the sessions. The purpose of the study was to explore how to effectively engage online students in hands-on activities and their perceptions of the strategies used. Results showed that having a teaching assistant, peer feedback, back-channel communication, clear audio, and two device setups helped engage online students in hands-on activities. Implications for teachers and researchers are suggested.
Date Issued
2024
Publisher
Global Chinese Conference on Computers in Education