Students’ Perceptions of Course Web Sites Used in Face-to-Face Instruction

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Ballard, S., Stapleton, J. & Carroll, E. (2004). Students’ Perceptions of Course Web Sites Used in Face-to-Face Instruction. Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 15(3), 197-211. Norfolk, VA: AACE.
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Journal Information

Journal of Interactive Learning Research
ISSN 1093-023X
Volume 15, Issue 3, July 2004
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)  Norfolk, VA

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Authors

Sharon Ballard, Joy Stapleton, Elizabeth Carroll, East Carolina University, United States

Abstract

The use of technology in university and college classrooms has changed in recent years to include the use of course Web sites as a supplement to face-to-face instruction (Green, 2000). Despite this increase in the use of course Web sites in college courses, limited attention has been given to student perceptions of this pedagogical tool. This study explores students’ use and perceived helpfulness of course Web sites (i.e., Web sites used to supplement traditional classroom instruction) in university courses. Three hundred twelve university students were surveyed over two semesters in the 2001-2002. Overall, students had positive attitudes towards course Web sites. The most helpful features listed were course documents, announcements, and gradebook. Students indicated that the course Web site increased access to course information which helped keep them organized and on task. In addition, the course Web site facilitated communication with their instructor and peers outside of regular class time.

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• Classrooms
• Students

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