Is a Blended Learning Approach Suitable for Mature, Part-time Finance Students?
Julia Burgess University of Winchester, UK Blended learning is a pedagogy that is sometimes heralded as the answer to some of the problems which part time students face. Creating a module for part-time students with some e-learning elements is time consuming and resource intensive. Therefore it must be demonstrated that the investment in such innovations will benefit the students and create wider learning opportunities in the most effective manner. General blended learning research has shown that its use on specific courses generates favourable responses from students. Hall (2006) found that e-learning engagements can have a positive impact on the learning experience. Many of the case studies of blended learning on the student learning experience note that the virtual learning environment is more effective, efficient and satisfying than the traditional learning situation (Koskela et al, 2005, p.21) particularly where students have the ability to ask questions and evaluate their own lea
