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Life Sciences undergraduate students' preferences on online learning
1Department of Biochemistry, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Summary
Life Sciences undergraduates prefer blended learning delivery for online courses. This finding informs future online learning designs to better suit student needs in higher education.
Area of Science:
- Life Sciences Education
- Online Learning Pedagogy
- Higher Education
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated emergency remote teaching, shifting higher education online.
- Understanding student preferences is crucial for effective online learning design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey Life Sciences undergraduate students on their preferences for online learning delivery modes, learning activities, and overall learning experiences.
- To identify key student preferences to inform future online learning designs.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to Life Sciences undergraduate students across various study years.
- Data collected included preferences on lesson delivery, learning modes, and specific learning activities.
Main Results:
- Blended learning delivery was consistently ranked as highly favorable by students across all study years.
- The survey provided insights into specific student preferences for online learning activities and delivery.
Conclusions:
- Life Sciences undergraduates show a strong preference for blended learning models.
- Future online learning initiatives in Life Sciences should incorporate student preferences for enhanced engagement and effectiveness.
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