Viewing Patterns of Two Types of Webcast and Student Performance in a University Statistics Course

• In Event: Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Online Learning Research

Abstract

We investigated students’ usage behaviour of two types of webcasts (recorded lectures and worked assignments) (N = 873) and related this to student performance. Initial results show that viewing patterns of both types of webcasts are equally related to the exam grade. Spreading the views of either lecture recording or worked assignment webcasts in the period before the exam seems to be positively related to exam performance. A learning analytics approach by using objective usage data provides new insights which can be used by staff to improve the educational design. Future research should look into why and how students use problem solving webcasts, and look for integrated educational designs that afford more equal viewing dispersion.

Authors

• Bas Giesbers, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics

• Martijn Flipsen, Erasmus University

• Jan van Dalen, Erasmus University

• Peter Van Baalen, Erasmus University