Exploring Student and Instructor Experiences in Blended Criminology Courses

• In Event: Advances in Teaching Methods

Abstract

Universities have begun offering various course formats to accommodate diverse student needs and logistical considerations. Our Canadian university now routinely offers blended learning courses. Blended courses contain a mix of synchronous and asynchronous delivery components. In this presentation we highlight ‘lessons learned’ from both an instructor and student standpoint. We draw from student surveys and measures of student engagement and our reflections as instructors teaching seven undergraduate criminology classes. While most students appreciate the flexibility of blended courses, they have offered feedback to refine effective course delivery. While we have experienced many positives in teaching blended courses, such as more meaningful student interaction, we recognize the workload involved in designing and delivering these courses. We offer potential implications for student learning and teaching practice through the lens of our successes and failures.

Authors

• Danielle Murdoch, Simon Fraser University

• Shannon J Linning, Simon Fraser University

• Sheri Fabian, Simon Fraser University