Indicators of Quality Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency: A 3-Round Delphi Study

Mirza, Mansha; Harrison, Elizabeth A.; Miller, Kathryn; Jacobs, Elizabeth A.

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2021.04.020

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“…The academic should have at least three publications in top-tier publication venues in the area of educational technology. Publication record, according to Mirza et al [63], is an indicator of the professional expertise of academics.…”

Section: Expert Panel Recruitmentmentioning

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Blended Learning Delivery Methods for a Sustainable Learning Environment: A Delphi Study

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2024

Sustainability

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The outbreak of COVID-19 necessitated social distancing. Universities around the world were left with two options: a total suspension or a major reduction in students’ attendance. While the nature of many courses made it very difficult to teach them online, blended learning was the most suitable approach to teach these types of courses. Academics and educational institutions have realized the significance of blended learning not only as a response to immediate disruptions but also as a pivotal element in fostering a sustainable learning environment. However, designing successful blended learning courses requires making challenging decisions regarding the selection of the most appropriate delivery methods to achieve learning outcomes. To support higher education adoption of blended learning, this study identifies and rates the importance of the delivery methods that need consideration when designing a blended learning course. The aim is to assist academics to prioritize their delivery options and provide adaptable and resilient educational models. A Delphi study of two rounds was conducted to identify and rate the delivery methods. An expert panel of 19 academics with extensive experience in course design and online delivery was recruited. The findings indicate that online collaborative work and face-to-face collaborative work should be academics’ first delivery choices. Interestingly, face-to-face instructor-led learning was at the bottom of the list and rated well below all the other delivery methods.

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Section: Expert Panel Recruitmentmentioning

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Blended Learning Delivery Methods for a Sustainable Learning Environment: A Delphi Study

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2024

Sustainability

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“…A participant should have at least one publication in the field of educational technology in top-tier publication venues. Publication records, according to Mirza et al (2021) and Yazit and Zainab (2007), are an indicator of the professional expertise of academics.…”

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How to Decide the Proportion of Online to Face-to-Face Components of a Blended Course? A Delphi Study

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2022

SAGE Open

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Deciding the proportion of online to face-to-face components of a blended learning course is a complex problem that entails many decisions. These decisions are affected by different criteria related to the nature of the course, the educational institution, the teacher, and the students. The impact of these influential criteria on the design process is not always obvious. The aim of this study is to assist academics to design successful blended courses by investigating the impact of criteria that need consideration when deciding the proportion of online components of a blended course. A modified Delphi survey was used in this study. Eighteen experts with experience in instructional design and online teaching participated in the study. Findings indicate that technological aspects, that is, Availability of technology and Students’ access to technology, have a strong negative impact on the proportion of online to face-to-face components. On the other hand, students’ flexibility and convenience as well as the availability of a high level of institutional support should motivate academics to incorporate a high proportion of online components in their courses. The results also indicate that blended learning courses should have medium to high proportions of online components.

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“…Participants must have at least one publication in the field of educational technology in reputable academic journals. According to Mirza et al [61], publication records serve as an indicator of academics' professional expertise.…”

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Optimizing Components Selection in Blended Learning: Toward Sustainable Students Engagement and Success

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2024

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Selecting the most appropriate components for a blended learning course is a multifaceted challenge influenced by various criteria. The impact of these influential criteria on the design process is not always obvious. The aim of this study is to assist academics in designing sustainable and engaging blended courses by investigating the impact of these criteria on the selection of blended learning components. By selecting the right mix of components, academics can foster a sustainable and meaningful involvement of students in their learning process over time, ensuring that students’ engagement is both enduring and beneficial in achieving academic success. A modified Delphi survey was utilized in this study, involving the participation of eighteen experts experienced in instructional design and online teaching. The analysis primarily relied on quantitative methods, utilizing the mean (to indicate central tendency) and standard deviation (to measure dispersion) for presenting the experts’ responses. Additionally, qualitative analysis of experts’ comments provided deeper insights into their quantitative ratings. Findings indicate that face-to-face collaborative activities should be the preferred method of delivery for academics aiming to enhance students’ engagement and foster their higher-order thinking skills, which students often find challenging. However, this approach is most effective when the group size is manageable. For larger student groups, online collaborative work can be a suitable alternative, provided there is ample online resource support. The results also indicate that online self-paced learning can be advantageous for lower-order thinking learning outcomes, particularly in situations where teaching staff is limited.

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Indicators of Quality Rehabilitation Services for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency: A 3-Round Delphi Study

Cited by 4 publications

References 46 publications

Blended Learning Delivery Methods for a Sustainable Learning Environment: A Delphi Study

Blended Learning Delivery Methods for a Sustainable Learning Environment: A Delphi Study

How to Decide the Proportion of Online to Face-to-Face Components of a Blended Course? A Delphi Study

Optimizing Components Selection in Blended Learning: Toward Sustainable Students Engagement and Success

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