Open-Ended Comments on Satisfaction by Learning Environment

Open-Ended Comments on Dissatisfaction by Learning Environment

- The highest number of students in both environments indicated satisfaction with the course content as well as student and instructor interaction. 
- When asked what could have improved their learning experience, students in blended courses reported less satisfaction with the overall design of the course.
- Students in blended courses expressed the most dissatisfaction with the amount of personal interaction, both with instructors and other students.

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- Students in online courses reported higher satisfaction for all question categories than students in blended courses.
- However, the differences between students in each environment were only found to be statistically significant for one question regarding the download times of online resources.
- The open ended questions revealed that a high number of students reported satisfaction with student and instructor interaction
- This indicates the importance of interaction with others as a factor in student satisfaction, regardless of learning environment.


Results: Satisfaction by Learning Environment

Bolliger, D., & Erichsen, E. (2013). Student satisfaction with blended and online courses based on personality type. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 39(1).

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