Investigating the Usefulness of Blended Learning: A Case of UiTM Negeri Sembilan
Blended Learning (BL) has been implemented in many universities to provide various learning experiences to fulfill the needs of the new generation of students who live in the borderless world. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) also encourages lecturers in
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Investigating the Usefulness of Blended Learning: A Case of UiTM Negeri Sembilan Saliza Ramly, Sri Yusmawati Yunos, Tuan Sarifah Aini Syed Ahmad and Nur Izzah Jamil Abstract Blended Learning (BL) has been implemented in many universities to provide various learning experiences to fulfill the needs of the new generation of students who live in the borderless world. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) also encourages lecturers in applying BL as one of the delivery methods in teaching and learning processes using its official Learning Management System (LMS) called i-Learn which it was launched in December 2005. Although the BL mode offers various advantages to lecturers, negative perceptions on the usefulness of BL may affect its implementation. Hence, this paper investigated the lecturer’s perception on the usefulness of BL. An online questionnaire was distributed to the lecturers of UiTM Negeri Sembilan from various faculties via their staff email. 84 lecturers responded to the questionnaire, and the data then were analyzed using descriptive data analysis. Based on the findings from the analyzed data, the results indicated that the lecturers agreed BL gave benefits such as flexibility, reducing the problem of insufficient classrooms and lecturers, and providing a platform for ideas, experiences, and teaching materials among lecturers and students. However, the results also showed that BL did not reduce lecturers’ time in preparing teaching materials. Keywords Blended learning
LMS Perception Usefulness
S. Ramly (&) S.Y. Yunos Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, 703000 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia e-mail: [email protected] S.Y. Yunos e-mail: [email protected] T.S.A.S. Ahmad Academy Language Study, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Kuala Pilah, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia e-mail: [email protected] N.I. Jamil Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Kuala Pilah, 72000 Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia e-mail: [email protected] © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2016 J.E. Luaran et al. (eds.), Envisioning the Future of Online Learning, DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-0954-9_27
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Introduction
Traditional learning environment or called as face to face learning is being practiced since the early education generation until now. Through technology development, it has changed the technique of teaching and learning processes. One of the teaching methods introduced is online learning or e-Learning with the presence of web-based learning system. e-Learning refers to the use of Internet technologies to deliver a broad array of solutions that enhance knowledge and performance (Jethro et al. 2012). e-Learning is also called web-based learning, online learning, distributed learning, computer-assisted instruction, or Internet-based learning. It has been used effectively in university for enhancing the
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