Abstract
This paper describes the user analysis of a newly proposed blended learning module for Research Methodology, specifically for postgraduate programmes. Blended learning for Research Methodology course is a first interdisciplinary modules introduced in Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) for an innovative teaching method for all program (Business, IT and Engineering). This study was exploratory and interpretative in nature, using a qualitative research design to investigate the users’ needs in blended learning. Drawing from instructional design of ADDIE model, interviews with new postgraduate students have been carried out to explore their needs and expectations. Findings reveal learning environment, users' knowledge, learning motivation and duration time appear significant in the user analysis of Research Methodology blended learning course. The study findings will act as an input for the next stages of Research Methodology module development. The user analysis enables deep understanding on the users’ needs and in turn may improve students’ learning experience in blended learning course.
Highlights
Blended learning has become one of the innovative learning methods, especially in academic institutions
A study investigated for student dropouts in an online course in rural setting found that the dropout generally fall into five categories: a) Scheduling and time constraints, b) Academic rigor and motivation, c) Technology problems, d) Problems with online medium and lack of teacher immediacy, and e) Parental influences Due to high attrition of students, instructional design in blended learning has become a growing issue
Blended learning for Research Methodology course is a first interdisciplinary modules introduced in Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) for an innovative teaching method for all postgraduate programs
Summary
Blended learning has become one of the innovative learning methods, especially in academic institutions. A study investigated for student dropouts in an online course in rural setting found that the dropout (de la Varre et al, 2014) generally fall into five categories: a) Scheduling and time constraints, b) Academic rigor and motivation, c) Technology problems, d) Problems with online medium and lack of teacher immediacy, and e) Parental influences Due to high attrition of students, instructional design in blended learning has become a growing issue. Blended learning for Research Methodology course is a first interdisciplinary modules introduced in Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) for an innovative teaching method for all postgraduate programs It was launched as a pilot test in 2019 to IT postgraduates’ Master and PhD students. Since ADDIE model is an interactive instructional design, the input from the analysis phase will be considered during the design, implementation, and evaluation phases
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