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Blended Learning: An Evaluation of Learner Perceptions at Saudi Electronic University |
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PP: 1205-1216 |
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doi:10.18576/isl/120436
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Author(s) |
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N. A. Alowedi,
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Abstract |
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| This study explores students’ perceptions of blended learning in a Saudi higher education institution; namely, the Saudi Electronic University. SEU is the only university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that offers undergraduate degree programs in complete mandatory Blended Learning mode of education in all courses. The study describes the actual utilization of online learning represented by Blackboard as the official Learning Management System in SEU and to evaluate students’ satisfaction with the learning experience. The respondents in the study were 63 learners of English Language and Translation Program and they were administered an online questionnaire in three parts to obtain feedback on possible areas of blended learning that needed changes. Results showed that the learners at SEU had positive perceptions of the blended learning approach and were appreciative of the fact that this allowed them freedom to pursue their occupations and education simultaneously. Further findings showed that a small section of learners found it challenging to study in a non-traditional university; it is recommended that deeper inquiry be launched into the reasons for this. The study concludes with pertinent recommendations for the education policy makers and educationists at SEU.
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