Abstract:
This study aims at investigating university students’ perceptions about the integration of
Blended Learning (BL) in theory courses at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT),
Bangladesh. To explore students' perceptions of BL as a teaching-learning platform, a mixedmethod
research approach was adopted through the construction of a structured questionnaire
including open-ended questions. A total of 226 students from different departments of IUT
participated in this study. An electronic survey was conducted that includes three subsections:
a) to improve learners’ interaction, b) to increase their interests, and c) to provide autonomous
learning. Besides online surveys, printed questionnaires were also distributed to the students
who resided in the halls of residence (male and female). Based on the data collected, the
descriptive frequencies and thematic analysis were conducted to study students’ perceptions of
integrating Blended Learning. The results indicate an overall positive attitude towards
integrating BL in university courses. It is recommended that there is an increase for integrating
BL at the university level curriculum to stimulate the process of teaching and learning. This study
also provides valuable insight into the academic process participants to harvest benefits of the
technology, collaboration, boosting motivation, and encouraging personalized approach in
university teaching and learning.
Description:
Supervised by
Dr. Mahbub Hasan,
Assistant Professor,
Department of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE)
Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
Gazipur, Bangladesh