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Basic Algebra: A Comparison of Results-
Hybrid Vs. Online
AMATYC ConferenceMinneapolis, MN
November 1, 2007
Louise OlshanCounty College of Morris
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Definition of Online Class
Class in which all the learning activities are online
Communication with instructor is predominantly through email or chat room
Proctored assessments may require presence at testing center (on campus or local location)
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Definition of Hybrid Class
Class in which a significant part of the learning activities have been designed to be online with a resulting reduction of time in the traditional face-to-face classroom
Hybrid classes should combine the best aspects of the traditional face-to-face classroom with the advantages offered by the online format
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History
First: “web-enhanced” classes
Second: Online classes
Third: Hybrid classes
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Why Hybrid?
Improve student success rates over online rates
Address issues with online classes
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Goals for Hybrid Classes
Combine the best parts of the traditional face-to-face class with the best aspects of an online class
Online and face-to-face parts should be interdependent
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Potential Problems with HybridClasses
New idea for students
Hard to sell
Not as flexible as online classes
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Courses Offered at County College of Morris – Online and Hybrid
Remedial
1. Basic Mathematics Online
2. Basic Algebra Online and Hybrid
3. Combined Online
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Courses Offered at County College of Morris – Online and Hybrid
For Credit
1. College Algebra Online and Hybrid
2. Basic Statistics Online and Hybrid
3. Statistics Online and Hybrid
4. Math for Liberal Arts Online
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Basic Algebra I - Online
16 week class
8 week class1. First 8 weeks
2. Last 8 weeks
3. Summer
4 week winterim class
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Basic Algebra I - Hybrid
8 week course – last 8 weeks
Five class meetings/150 minutes each
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Basic Algebra Online Data
A 36
B 45
C 87
D 64
U 242
Totals 474
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Basic Algebra OnlinePercentage Data
A 8
B 9
C 18
D 14
U 51
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Basic Algebra OnlinePercentage Data
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
A B C D U
Online
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Basic Algebra Online Databy Length of Course
16 wk 8 wk 4 wk Totals
A 8 22 6 36
B 15 22 8 45
C 25 47 15 87
D 30 20 14 64
U 109 112 21 242
Totals 187 223 64 474
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Basic Algebra Online Percentage Data
16 wk 8 wk 4 wk
A 4 10 9
B 8 10 13
C 13 21 23
D 16 9 22
U 58 50 33
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Basic Algebra Online Percentage Data
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
A B C D U
16 wk
8 wk
4 wk
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Basic Algebra Hybrid Data
8 wk
A 8
B 4
C 6
D 3
U 27
Totals 48
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Basic Algebra Hybrid Percentage Data
8 wk
A 17
B 8
C 13
D 6
U 56
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Basic Algebra Hybrid Percentage Data
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
A B C D U
8 wk H
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Basic AlgebraOnline v. Hybrid Percentage Data
8 wk O 8 wk H
A 10 17
B 10 8
C 21 13
D 9 6
U 50 56
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Basic Algebra 8 weeksOnline v. Hybrid Percentage Data
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
A B C D U
8 wk O
8 wk H
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Faculty Expectations
Hybrid format would yield better grades than online format
Classroom atmosphere would be similar to face-to-face classroom
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Faculty Observations
Grades did not improve in the hybrid classes as expected
Classroom was very different1. Conversations
2. Sharing
3. Helping
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Anecdotal Comments
Faculty– Students in hybrid classes bonded and worked
together
– More discussion in class and online
– Enjoyed working with students in class
– More positive attitudes at the final exam
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Anecdotal Comments
Students– Appreciated face-to-face meetings
– Did not feel alone; felt part of a group
– Would prefer another math class in hybrid format over the online format
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Further work
Need to explore why shorter length online classes seem to yield better grades
Did hybrid classes improve grades so there were less B, C and D grades?
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Conclusion
What works best depends on many variables
1. Student effort
2. Communications
3. Faculty involvement
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Contact information:
Louise Olshan
973-328-5709
County College of Morris
214 Center Grove Road
Randolph, NJ 07869