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Blended Learning Perceptions in First Time and Experienced Users – The Learning Curve Accumulation Approach
Blended Learning Perceptions in First Time and Experienced Users – The Learning Curve Accumulation Approach

Author(s): Rezart Prifti, Ana Shkreta
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the learning curve of frstime users and experienced users of blended learning methodology and their perception of eLearning platforms. We investigate student relation with blended learning approach aggregated in frst time users and experienced users, analyzing a multitude of factors with a sample size of 1021 students in university premises. Their approach is tested empirically through regression analysis by measuring the learning curve accumulation among two main categories of users. The implications of this study are practical for organizations and practitioners implementing innovative approaches in education. Data shows that frst time users are more likely to share theexperience, use the portal as an assisting tool in learning, and see blended learning as more helpful. While experienced users see it as a pure operational tool, spending more time on it, being more confdent, and value the experience by perceiving satisfaction and usefulness.