The use of virtual classroom in library and information management courses

Jeanne Lam, Simon K.S. Cheung, Norris Lau, Jane Yau

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Abstract

As an effective tool to support blended learning, virtual classroom provides a virtual learning environment that allows instructors and learners to interact with each other anywhere. In this paper, we review the use of virtual classroom in library and information management courses, which are typically informative courses, in our institution. A survey is conducted to investigate the students' general views on virtual classroom and their perception of blended learning. The results show that most of the students supported virtual classroom as it made them feel more connected to the course and helped them to study more efficiently. They generally considered virtual classroom as a crucial extension of the traditional classroom to enhance interaction and participation. The results also show the students welcome the blended mode of learning.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHybrid Learning - Third International Conference, ICHL 2010, Proceedings
Pages352-361
Number of pages10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event3rd International Conference on Hybrid Learning, ICHL 2010 - Beijing, China
Duration: 16 Aug 201018 Aug 2010

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume6248 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Hybrid Learning, ICHL 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period16/08/1018/08/10

Keywords

  • Blended learning
  • Online learning
  • Virtual classroom
  • e-learning

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