Class Communication Tools in a Blended Graduate Course
Abstract
The study presents a research carried out at the School of Continuing and Distance Education at the University of Ghana during the second semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. The research was carried out over a period of sixteen weeks from August to November 2015 for a course DEEL 612 taught at the graduate level. The study involved 11 graduate students who were studying for a Master’s Degree delivered in a blended mode. An in-depth telephone interview of the eleven students conducted by a trained and experienced interviewer was carried out. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Results show that, respondents studying online enjoyed equality in the ability to share thoughts and ideas. They found studying online with the use of the Sakai LMS to be useful, flexible and convenient. Respondents in the study affirmed that, Sakai LMS enhanced interactivity with peers and the instructor in ways that supported trusted relationship building. This helped learning to take place, made it of fun and innovative.
Keywords: Blended mode, online, Sakai LMS, interactivity, student learning
DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-13-10
Publication date:May 31st 2020![Download the IISTE publication guideline!](https://www.iiste.org/sub/iiste_footer_journal.jpg)
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