Hybrid Courses:

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Hybrid Courses The Pros Cons of Online
Learning
Kennesaw State University, Department of Visual
Arts Charlotte Collins, Asst. Prof. of Art,
College Of The Arts Core Coordinator Dr. Linda
Hightower, Professor of Art, Department Chair
Natasha Lovelace, Asst. Professor of Art,
Department of University Studies
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Hybrid Courses The Cons of Online Learning
Some learning techniques require interactive
activities lab activities (haptic
learning styles) demonstrations group
presentations class critiques
spontaneous teaching moments
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Hybrid Courses The Cons of Online Learning
Some learning techniques require interactive
activities instantaneous q a, group
discussions, feedback personal insights
during lectures visual auditory
interplay with speaker and audience live
performances guest lectures
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Further Cons of Online Learning
Learning Style Limitations Class Size
Limitations Managerial Time Increased (email,
discussions, updates, content management,
technology problems, learning curve for faculty
and students) Papers, quizzes tests require
more faculty time Essential Administrative
Support Technology Support
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Pros of Online Learning that can can not be
met in Hybrid Courses
Online Courses Students can often work at
their own pace Work and personal schedules can
be prioritized Class space is relieved Student
Responder Pads Saves money for xerox copies
Tests and quizzes are graded electronically Onl
ine Website Information is stored available
24 hours a day (saves money for text /or
xerox copies) Students can monitor their own
progress Email, announcements, discussions
facilitated
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Help for Hybrid Courses Responder Pads in the
Classroom Pros Cons
Is there a remote control that can save
money for text and xerox copies grade tests
quizzes electronically, take attendance,
tally surveys, provide instant feedback
study guides, and encourage group
discussions (even in large classes)?
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What are the PROS that we have experienced in
classes of 20 100 students?
Saves instructor grading time class time
Saves department money Paperless option
Ability to generate individualized study guides
Receive feedback from quiet students Ability to
call on random students by name Ability to
manipulate assessment methods for each question
Ability to assess reading comprehension
attendance instantaneously Fosters
brainstorming, discussions, critical thinking,
critiques Ability to quiz during PowerPoint
lectures Students love it
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How does it work?
1. Instructor writes questions answers in
multiple choice, true/false, yes/no, or
subjective question (not for credit) format.
Images can be included in questions, answers, or
both. Questions can also be given orally in a
spontaneous method during a PowerPoint
presentation. 2. Each student in the classroom
sends their response to a receiver through their
remote pad. Assessments can be teacher managed,
which allows time for discussion questions.
They can also be student managed, allowing
students to move at their own pace. 3. Answers
are scored electronically. Faculty can download
results in Excel spreadsheets, or print enter
into their regular grade book or website
gradebook manually.
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CPS Main Page Classes Folder (students
register themselves)
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CPS Main Page Lessons Folder
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PROS Variety of Individual Question Format
Options
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Teacher Managed(or paced) questions allow
discussion time. Student Managed questions allow
them to move at their own pace.
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Sample Question with Visual (responder pad
identification number appear at the bottom
before students respond)
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Sample Question w/ Visual (pad id number as
students respond) Blue response recorded Green
already recorded Yellow answer changed Red
letter chosen is not an option (D)
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PROS Saves Grading Time Sample of Instructor
Summary Report
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PROS Variety of Report Options
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PROS Ability to call on Random Students for
questioning during PowerPoint Lectures (great
for large classes)
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PROS Ability to Quickly Assess Reading
Comprehension On a Daily Basis, it also Serves as
Attendance
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PROS Attendance Assessment without Questions
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PROS Example of a Subjective Question (no
credit) Fosters Critical Thinking Skills and
Class Discussion
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PROS Ability to Survey Opinions During Class
Can be anonymous
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PROS Ability to Deliver Quizzes during
PowerPoint Lectures
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What are the CONS that we have experienced in
classes of 20 100 students?
Initial learning curve (our company offered
excellent technical support service, on-line
training manuals) Student expense purchase
registration fee (both of these vary with the
company) Difficulty with receivers, software,
and response pads (again, our company offered
excellent support service) Cheating
possibilities (radio frequency pads eliminate
this, as do Student Managed questions with
multiple tests) Faculty are resistant to
technology Please give any suggestions you
may have to resolve these issues in the
questionnaire on the table.
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Help for Hybrid Courses Online Website Pros
Online Website software can save money for
text and xerox copies grade tests quizzes
electronically (textbook support software)
allows students to take tests quizzes at own
pace (within instructor deadlines) store
information that is available 24 hours a day
allow students to monitor their progress
(gradebook) allow students to move ahead
(optional) facilitate email, announcements,
and discussions save class time Is it for
you? Go to charcollins.pageout.net
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What are the CONS that we have experienced in
classes of 20 100 students?

• Initial learning curve (our company offered
  excellent
• technical support service, on-line training
  manuals)
• Possible technology problems for students with
  older computers
• Faculty are resistant to technology
• Again, please give any comments or suggestions
  you may have
• in the questionnaire on the table.

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Any Questions, Comments or Suggestions?
Please jot them down in the questionnaire on
the table. We would appreciate your input!
Contacts Charlotte Collins, Asst. Professor of
Art, College of the Arts Core Coordinator, Dept.
of Visual Arts, Kennesaw State University,
770-423-6138, ccollins_at_kennesaw.edu Dr. Linda
Hightower, Professor of Art, Department Chair,
Dept. of Visual Arts, Kennesaw State University,
770-423-6139, lhightow_at_kennesaw.edu Natasha
Lovelace, Asst. Professor of Art, Dept. of
University Studies, Kennesaw State University,
770-423-6138, nlovelace_at_kennesaw.edu