Quality in blended learning environments - Significant differences in how students approach learning collaborations

摘要: Evaluating the quality of student experiences learning in a blended environment requires careful consideration many aspects that can contribute to outcomes. In this study, university students first year engineering were required collaborate and inquire course design over semester-long course. This study investigates their approaches inquiry online technologies as they collaborated both class online. The results identify sub-groups within population sample (nź>ź200) which reported qualitatively different how approached used technologies. also measure collaborations help explain why some more successful than others. outcomes have important implications for teaching effective evaluation learning. experience through collaboration is examined.Qualitative variation inquiry, technology identified.Distinct patterns amongst are found.Evidence reveals groups others.The meaningfully inform design.