ausburn course design elements most valued by adult learners in blended online education

Abstracts
This research describes course design elements most valued by adult learners in blended learning environments that combine face-to-face contact with Web-based learning. It identifies the online course features and the instructional design
goals selected as most important by a sample of 67 adults and compares the group rankings with those of various sub-groups based on gender, pre-course technology and self-direction skills and experiences, and preferred learning strategies as
measured by Assessing the Learning Strategies of Adults (ATLAS). The results of the study support the principles of adult learning, indicating that adults value course designs containing options, personalization, self-direction, variety, and a learning
community. Findings also identify some differences in learning emphasis by gender, preferred learning strategies, and previous experience with technology and self-directed learning. Implications of these findings for higher education in serving
adult learners are discussed.

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mijn notes

• belangrijkste onderdelen: course announcements, course information, information about specific assignments
• structure and security is important to adult learners. these three features offer guidance and confirmation
• verschillen tussen ervaren gebruikers en niet mbt security
• adults may value options, variety and self-directness and also effective two way communication with classmates and instructor. they also benefit from frequent announcements and reminders from instructor.
• the results support the basic principles of adult learnin'g
• demand by adult learners for learning options, choices and personalization.