出版社：International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要：Higher Education in the United States has been evolving from a traditional classroom experience to variations oflearner experiences. Shifting forces in the form of generational and industry expectations, as well as, engagementwith student user technologies is driving the customization of traditional programs at post-secondary institutions.Online delivery of courses and programs have been around for quite a while and are nothing new to most universitiesand their students. However, many universities have customized their traditional programs to accommodate the “NewLearners” technologies and demands with Blended Learning. These “New Learners” seek the convenience of anonline delivery with the interaction and guidance of a face-to-face course. Students are important stakeholders inhigher education and determine growth of programs based on enrollment. With current enrollments dropping due tosmaller populations of available students, it is important that programs appeal to them in multiple ways. A recentexample of a pilot blended course is featured and discussed to determine the effectiveness of delivering a blendedformat of traditional course materials.
关键词：Learning; Teaching; Information Systems; Learning Management Systems; LMS; Blackboard;Synchronous Learning; Asynchronous Learning; Flipped Classroom; Millennials; Generation Z
