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Using multimedia learning modules in a hybrid-online course in electricity and magnetism

Homeyra R. Sadaghiani
Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 7, 010102 – Published 24 March 2011

Abstract

We have been piloting web-based multimedia learning modules (MLMs), developed by the Physics Education Research Group at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC), as a “prelecture assignment” in several introductory physics courses at California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. In this study, we report the results from a controlled study utilizing modules on electricity and magnetism as a part of a blended hybrid-online course. We asked students in the experimental section to view the MLMs prior to attending the face-to-face class, and to make sure this would not result in additional instructional time, we reduced the weekly class time by one-third. We found that despite reduced class time, student-learning outcomes were not hindered; in fact, the implementation of the UIUC MLMs resulted in a positive effect on student performance on conceptual tests and classroom discussion questions.

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  • Received 8 December 2010

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.7.010102

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© 2011 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Homeyra R. Sadaghiani*

  • California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, USA

  • *hrsadaghiani@csupomona.edu

See Also

Controlled study on the effectiveness of multimedia learning modules for teaching mechanics

Homeyra R. Sadaghiani
Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 8, 010103 (2012)

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Vol. 7, Iss. 1 — January - June 2011

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