VoiceThread in a Hybrid Course: Exploring the Role of Feeling at Ease on Preference of Communication Mode, Learning Experience, and Intention to Use

EasyChair Preprint 1231

Abstract

Abstract The landscape of higher education continues to change as innovative education technology offers learning opportunities presented in various formats and mode, such as blended (hybrid) as well as online courses. However, studies have identified continually decreasing intrinsic motivation among student populations, hence increasing a need for interventions that facilitate and encourage student engagement to improve learning outcomes. This study explores the use of multimedia and technology assistant—VoiceThread as a tool to motivate students’ engagement in the context of a hybrid learning environment. More specifically we aim to implement VoiceThread in facilitating discussion, collaboration (feedback), and learning among students. Further, we will assess the effectiveness of this technology by comparing it with other traditional forms of discussions such as text-based (online discussion boards) and face-to-face discussions to indicate whether adoption of such technology is scalable to accommodate marketing or business students in particular, and CSUMB students in general.

Keyphrases: Hybrid class, VoiceThread, blended class, collaborative learning

@booklet{EasyChair:1231,
  author    = {Alonzo Altamirano and Matt Hopkins and Meng-Hsien Jenny Lin and Angeline Nariswari},
  title     = {VoiceThread in a Hybrid Course: Exploring the Role of Feeling at Ease on Preference of Communication Mode, Learning Experience, and Intention to Use},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 1231},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2019}}