Exploring Student Perceptions of Teaching Presence in BlendFlex Instruction as Compared to Face-to-Face and Online Instructions

• In Event: Instructional Strategies for Various Learning Contexts

Short Description

This study is to explore student perceptions of teaching presence in BlendFlex instruction as compared to face-to-face and online instructions. BlendFlex instruction offers additional flexibility for students to choose between delivery methods based on their needs and change it at any time. Selected items from the College Student Opinion Survey were used for measurement. The results revealed that student perceptions of teaching presence were significantly higher in face-to-face instruction and BlendFlex instruction than online instruction.

Authors

• Contributor: Brian Snelgrove, Valdosta State University

• Presenter: E-Ling Hsiao, Valdosta State University

• Contributor: Gerald Siegrist, Valdosta State University

• Contributor: Michael Bochenko, Valdosta State University

• Contributor: Xiaoai Ren, Valdosta State University