Students Attitudes toward Blended Learning among students of the University of Jordan

Abstract

Information and communication Technology and the use of internet has added many values to the educational process. Many approaches has been developed for this purpose including e-learning, distant learning and recently blended learning. Many universities are adopting these approaches for teaching students. Therefore this research aims to examine attitudes of University of Jordan students toward blended learning. A sample of 250 students were selected to complete online questionnaire who have taken blended coursest hat contains aspects of knowledge about and attitude toward blended learning and a high level of preferring toward blended learning. The results of the study indicated that blended learning is useful to Students, and that most students fully understand the goals of e-learning through blended learning. In general the students have shown positive attitude towered blended learning. Furthermore, they have shown adequate information about the field of blended learning and to decide when and how to use the resources provided to them through blended learning. it also indicated that blended learning is more effective than traditional way of teaching to develop and improve the knowledge and skills. The results also indicated that electronic resources provide through blended learning is an effective way that help students to get knowledge and improve their skills, and it has tremendous effect on students life to take responsibility for their own learning process.Problem-based learning (PBL), often incorporated in the blended learning strategy, is amethod in which a problem serves as the motivation for active learning. The PBL approach is student-oriented approach. Students define the problem and determine learning objectives in order to find a solution to the problem. This approach is based on small groups of students collaborating with each other and the teachers to achieve understanding (Berkson 1993;

Female students’ Attitudes at Faculty of Physical Education towards the Use of Hybrid Learning to study the Gymnastics Course under Covid-19 pandemic.

“…Therefore, it should be included in the inputs of university education institutions in alignment with the requirements of the current situation and within the framework of the philosophy of higher education. (6:16) These results agree with the study of "Fatima Aladwan" (2018) (20), "Ibrahim Abdullah" (2021) (1), "Shaimaa Mustafa, Safinaz Muhammad" (2021) (7), "Essa Muhammad" (2021) (11) in creating a positive attitude towards Hybrid Learning, as it is a method that facilitates the learning process under Covid-19. The electronic resources provided through Hybrid Learning are an effective way to help students acquire knowledge and improve their skills, and have a tremendous impact on students taking responsibility for their own learning process.…”

Blended Learning as the New Norm: Neophyte Language Teachers’ Attitude and Perceptions

“…Typically, some teachers mentioned that the unstable internet connection hampered their conduct of online classes; hence, they resorted to a synchronous approach. This finding echoes previous studies which revealed that blended learning greatly relies on internet connectivity (Aladwan et al, 2018); the availability of internet infrastructure (Fitri & Zahari, 2019); the presence of technology (Kocour, 2019); and technical and equipment (Rao, 2019). It implies that the location where the teachers and students are located lacks advanced technology and equipment.…”

“…Tashiro and Hebeler (2019) mentioned that many of the learners at home are not ready for blended learning due to the lack of support. Likewise, blended learning is greatly dependent on internet connection and time (Aladwan et al, 2018); infrastructure (Fitri & Zahari, 2019); technology (Kocour, 2019); technical resources and equipment (Rao, 2019); and self-regulation of using technology (Rasheed et al, 2020).…”

Blended Learning: Issues Related to Successful Implementation

“…Apart from the fact that Blended Learning utilization affects positively attitudes of learners, it can also develop and enhance their knowledge and skills. For instance, the electronic resources provided through blended learning represent a tremendous effect on increasing students' responsibility for their own learning process making it clearer (Aladwanm, Fakhouri, Alawamrah, & Rababah, 2018). Studies also show that students prefer Blended Learning as a teaching approach though they think that paper-and-pencil exams are more comfortable.…”