An Empirical Investigation of the Effects of Blended Learning on Student Outcomes in a Redesigned Intensive Spanish Course
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1558/cj.v26i1.160-181Keywords:
Technology, Hybrid/Blended Learning, Technology-enhanced Language Learning (TELL), Computer-assisted Language Learning (CALL)Abstract
Replacing face-to-face teaching with online instruction in higher education will become an increasingly attractive strategy for reducing instructional costs. Research on the effectiveness of online instruction, however, is sparse. The purpose of this paper is to present findings of a 2-year study that examined learner outcomes within the context of foreign language learning when contact time is replaced by online instruction.
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