Use of rich-media resources by engineering undergraduates

Gillie, Martin, Dahli, Ranim, Saunders, Fiona C and Gibson, Andrew (2017) Use of rich-media resources by engineering undergraduates. European Journal of Engineering Education, 42 (6). pp. 1496-1511. ISSN 0304-3797

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/03043797.2017.1306488

Abstract

The ability to develop and distribute digital teaching resources in higher education has developed rapidly over the last decade but research into how students use such resources has received limited attention. This study uses questionnaire results, Internet analytic data and semi-structured interviews to examine the use of three types of rich-media teaching resources–lecture podcasts, key-concept videos and tutorial solution videos–by engineering undergraduates. It is found that students value all three types of resource, especially for revision and as a supplement to lectures. Students find short, focused resources more useful than longer ones. Non-native English speakers and those with disabilities derive particular benefits from the resources. The effect of rich-media resources on lecture attendance is found to be small, and two-way.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: blended learning, civil engineering, E-learning, podcasts, video resources
Subjects: H100 General Engineering
H900 Others in Engineering
X200 Research and Study Skills in Education
X900 Others in Education
Department: Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering
Depositing User: Rachel Branson
Date Deposited: 04 Aug 2020 14:33
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2021 12:05
URI: http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/43979

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