Can we use online technology to rejig the traditional laboratory experience to improve student engagement?
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Article Title | Can we use online technology to rejig the traditional laboratory experience to improve student engagement? |
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Article Category | Article |
Authors | Cossu, Remo, Awidi, I. and Nagy, J. |
Journal Title | Higher Education Pedagogies |
Journal Citation | 7 (1), pp. 1-19 |
Number of Pages | 19 |
Year | 2022 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 2375-2696 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/23752696.2022.2068155 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23752696.2022.2068155 |
Abstract | This experimental-mixed methods investigates the impact of shifting from a traditional laboratory model to a hybrid laboratory model. The hybrid model consisted of (1) online instructions and pre-laboratory test, (2) compressed face-to-face laboratory time, and (3) post-laboratory data analysis. This study analyses whether student perceptions of a targeted intervention were correlated to a range of student performance indicators. Only a fractional improvement in student performance was observed, but evidence suggests that the use of online content led to more frequent student interaction with the learning material. The pre-laboratory tests encouraged a better preparation for the laboratory. Splitting the laboratory intervention into different phases was generally better perceived by students than the traditional style. The findings are expected to encourage course coordinators and developers to adopt concepts used in the delivery of hybrid solutions which is important due to the current emphasis on the use of online models of instruction. |
Keywords | Online learning environment; Laboratories; Engineering education; Student engagement |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z2yy8/can-we-use-online-technology-to-rejig-the-traditional-laboratory-experience-to-improve-student-engagement
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