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E-LEARNING VERSUS BLENDED-LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
E-LEARNING VERSUS BLENDED-LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Author(s): Daniela Ana-Maria Radu, Mihaela Mureşan, Emilia Gogu
Subject(s): Education
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: e-Learning; blended-Learning; intercultural sensitivity.

Summary/Abstract: The present contribution summarizes the results of a pilot research organized within the framework of Romanian research project eMulticult, financed through the national budget for research and innovation. The research team has developed various training modules for foreign languages learning and for increasing the trainees’ intercultural sensitivity through better intercultural communication skills. These modules have been designed as specific e-content resources and implemented through a virtual platform. During one month, the students interacted with the virtual platform for knowledge acquisition, reflections on self-behaviour and self evaluation. Simultaneously they participated also to the in-class education process for validating their knowledge and particular understanding. The participants to the pilot blended-learning programme, have been invited to express their opinion on the e-education process. The results of the survey aiming at revealing the trainees’ perception on the benefits of the blended-learning are presented in this article.

  • Issue Year: 7/2011
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: 558-564
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English