The study examined nontraditional students' perceptions of a blended educational psychology course that met twice a week in a traditional classroom and once a week online for synchronous discussions. A survey of 15 students found that 93% agreed the blended format was productive, 93% felt more engaged, and 87% enjoyed studying more in the blended format. Most students also felt comfortable participating in online discussions and that the discussions helped express differing opinions and ask awkward questions.

1. Blended Learning A study of online & traditional classroom learning Ann Yates March 2009

5. The Authors Define the “NT Student Challenge” Academics now compete with family, employment, social obligations NT students require “… flexible hours or using more flexible [learning] formats…” (p.422) and

6. … by focusing their study on Blended learning, the “integration of online discussion with traditional class instruction” (p. 422). The Authors Responded to the Challenge…

8. Have you ever been in a blended classroom? If you have, keep it in mind as we discuss the this study…

12. Student Comments “ Integrating on-line discussion with face-to-face classroom sessions was a good way to encourage participation” (p. 431) “ I believe that online discussion should be used in more courses. This is the 21st century; we need to become more technologically savvy” (p. 431)