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Basic Algebra: A Comparison of Results- Hybrid Vs. Online

Explore the effectiveness of hybrid and online Basic Algebra classes in improving student success rates while addressing potential issues. Learn about course offerings at County College of Morris. Understand faculty expectations, observations, and anecdotal comments to determine the best approach. Contact Louise Olshan for more information.

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Basic Algebra: A Comparison of Results- Hybrid Vs. Online

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  1. Basic Algebra: A Comparison of Results-Hybrid Vs. Online AMATYC Conference Minneapolis, MN November 1, 2007 Louise Olshan County College of Morris

  2. 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) Themed

  3. 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 Themed

  4. History • First: “web-enhanced” classes • Second: Online classes • Third: Hybrid classes Themed

  5. Why Hybrid? • Improve student success rates over online rates • Address issues with online classes Themed

  6. 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 Themed

  7. Potential Problems with HybridClasses • New idea for students • Hard to sell • Not as flexible as online classes Themed

  8. Courses Offered at County College of Morris – Online and Hybrid • Remedial • Basic Mathematics Online • Basic Algebra Online and Hybrid • Combined Online Themed

  9. Courses Offered at County College of Morris – Online and Hybrid For Credit • College Algebra Online and Hybrid • Basic Statistics Online and Hybrid • Statistics Online and Hybrid • Math for Liberal Arts Online Themed

  10. Basic Algebra I - Online • 16 week class • 8 week class • First 8 weeks • Last 8 weeks • Summer • 4 week winterim class Themed

  11. Basic Algebra I - Hybrid • 8 week course – last 8 weeks • Five class meetings/150 minutes each Themed

  12. Basic Algebra Online Data Themed

  13. Basic Algebra OnlinePercentage Data Themed

  14. Basic Algebra OnlinePercentage Data Themed

  15. Basic Algebra Online Databy Length of Course Themed

  16. Basic Algebra Online Percentage Data Themed

  17. Basic Algebra Online Percentage Data Themed

  18. Basic Algebra Hybrid Data Themed

  19. Basic Algebra Hybrid Percentage Data Themed

  20. Basic Algebra Hybrid Percentage Data Themed

  21. Basic AlgebraOnline v. Hybrid Percentage Data Themed

  22. Basic Algebra 8 weeksOnline v. Hybrid Percentage Data Themed

  23. Faculty Expectations • Hybrid format would yield better grades than online format • Classroom atmosphere would be similar to face-to-face classroom Themed

  24. Faculty Observations • Grades did not improve in the hybrid classes as expected • Classroom was very different • Conversations • Sharing • Helping Themed

  25. 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 Themed

  26. 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 Themed

  27. 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? Themed

  28. Conclusion • What works best depends on many variables • Student effort • Communications • Faculty involvement Themed

  29. Contact information: Louise Olshan 973-328-5709 lolshan@ccm.edu County College of Morris 214 Center Grove Road Randolph, NJ 07869 Themed

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