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Using virtual mobility and digital storytelling in blended learning: analysing students' experiences

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Type Article
ISSN 13026488
information source ERIC
Author Otto, Daniel. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, FernUniversitat, Hagen, Germany.
Pages pp. 90-103
General Note Peer reviewed
Source Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education. Vol. 19, no. 4, Article 5, October 2018
Publisher Eskisehir: Anadolu University، 2018
Publisher address Office of the Rector. Eskisehir, 26470. Turkey. Anadolu University. T: 00902223353453. F: 00902223353486. rektor@anadolu.edu.tr. http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/.
ERIC document no. EJ1192803
Electronic Location Full text (PDF)  PDF
Descriptors Computer simulation  -  Educational technology  -  Teaching methods  -  Distance education  -  Higher education  -  Story telling  -  University students  -  Interdisciplinary approach  -  International programs  -  Cooperative learning  -  Germany  -  Tunisia
Language of document English
Country Turkey
The concept of virtual mobility is increasingly receiving attention in the literature. As one central advantage, virtual mobility enables international and intercultural experiences for non-traditional students regularly found in distance education. However, hitherto there is a lack of empirical data on the students' experiences with virtual mobility. Moreover, adequate teaching methods and course designs have to be identified which stimulate the students' learning motivation and learning success. This article addresses these challenges by presenting results from a joint blended learning course of two distance universities. Constructive alignment was used to implement virtual mobility and digital storytelling. The evaluation of the course demonstrates that the students generally value the opportunity for virtual mobility but likewise appreciate face-to-face contact. It also stresses the importance of suitable teaching methods and adequate course designs to spur the students' collaboration and to achieve the intended learning outcomes. (As Provided)

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