An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities)

Students' Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC

Article info

2011-02-01
2011-05-23
2011-05-23
1681 - 1710

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Abstract

The evolution of incorporating technology in EFL settings has enhanced the implementation of new instructional strategies to improve students' performance and increase variation in teaching English Language. This paper aims at investigating An-Najah National University students' perceptions towards Blended Learning environment using traditional methods in addition to OCC (Online Course Container) which is both a synchronous and asynchronous tool for computer assisted communication used to aid EFL learners improve their four language skills. The study included (92) students enrolled in a general English course (10103) offered at the language Center at the university. A questionnaire was designed to measure the students' attitudes towards BL (Blended Learning) using (OCC) in terms of: the process, ease of use, and content. Interviews were also conducted to validate the study and elicit more feedback. The study concludes that in general the students’ attitudes towards BL were positive in terms of the three domains. Moreover, it reflects the students' internet and IT skills and interests due to internet availability and accessibility.

Recommended Citation

Adas, D., & Abu Shmais, W. (2011). Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 25(6), 1681–1710. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009
[1]D. Adas and W. Abu Shmais, “Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 1681–1710, May 2011, doi: 10.35552/0247-025-006-009.
Adas, Dana, and Wafa Abu Shmais. “Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 25, no. 6, May 2011, pp. 1681–710. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009.
1.Adas D, Abu Shmais W. Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2011 May;25(6):1681–710. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009
Adas, Dana, and Wafa Abu Shmais. “Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 25, no. 6 (May 2011): 1681–1710. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009.

توجهات الطلبة نحو بيئة التعليم المدمج باستعمال وعاء المساقات

معلومات المقال

2011-02-01
2011-05-23
2011-05-23
1681 - 1710

الكلمات الإفتتاحية

الملخص

لقد عمل ظهور دمج التكنولوجيا في مجال تعليم اللغة الانجليزية بوصفها لغة أجنبية على تشجيع استخدام استراتيجيات تعليمية جديدة من أجل تحسين أداء الطلبة وزيادة التنوع في مجال تعليم اللغة. تهدف هذه الورقة إلى دراسة توجهات طلبة جامعة النجاح نحو التعليم المدمج باستخدام (OCC) وعاء المساقات، واشتملت الدراسة على (92) طالبا وطالبة مسجلين لمساق (10103) وهو متطلب جامعي. ولقياس توجهات الطلبة نحو وعاء المساقات قام الباحثان بتصميم استبيانه تتضمن ثلاثة مجالات هي: الإجراء، والمحتوى، وسهولة الاستخدام. وأجرى الباحثان مقابلات مع الطلبة من أجل الحصول على تغذية راجعة، وتعزيز مصداقية الدراسة. وخلصت الدراسة إلى أن توجهات الطلبة نحو التعليم المدمج بعامة كانت إيجابية في المجالات جميعها. وعكست كذلك اهتمامات الطلبة ومهاراتهم في مجال الانترنت وتكنولوجيا المعلومات ,وذلك لتوفرها وسهولة الحصول عليها.

Recommended Citation

Adas, D., & Abu Shmais, W. (2011). Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 25(6), 1681–1710. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009
[1]D. Adas and W. Abu Shmais, “Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC,” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 25, no. 6, pp. 1681–1710, May 2011, doi: 10.35552/0247-025-006-009.
Adas, Dana, and Wafa Abu Shmais. “Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), vol. 25, no. 6, May 2011, pp. 1681–710. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009.
1.Adas D, Abu Shmais W. Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) [Internet]. 2011 May;25(6):1681–710. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009
Adas, Dana, and Wafa Abu Shmais. “Students’ Perceptions Towards Blended Learning Environment Using the OCC.” An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities) 25, no. 6 (May 2011): 1681–1710. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247-025-006-009.

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