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Applying PBL and SRL to Enhance Learning Strategies and Collaboration in a Blended Learning Environment

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Studies are needed to investigate the features of e-learning environments in Higher education (HE) and highlight important issues, such as good practices, instructional design and techniques employed so that meaningful learning experiences can emerge. To this end, the design of an intuitive learning platform that integrates online and F2F learning following a well-established theoretical framework is proposed. Hence, the aim of the present study is the design and implementation of an instructional design workflow based on the combination of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Self-Regulated Learning (SRL), through a blended learning environment (apT2CLE Environment) in an attempt to enhance students’ learning strategies and collaborative skills. We conducted a quasi-experimental research within a computer science department of a university, throughout a university course. Participants, assigned to the experimental group, followed the process of implementing the proposed workflow through the apT2CLE environment. The findings revealed that the apT2CLE environment, designed along the lines of PBL and SRL, might enhance students’ learning strategies and collaborative skills. Moreover, a future study should place emphasis on the instruments used to assess the indicators examined in this research.

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The publication of this paper has been partly supported by the University of Piraeus Research Center.

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    Fotini Paraskeva, Aikaterini Alexiou, Sofia Mysirlaki, Aikaterini-Maria Souki, Stavros Panoutsos, Sofia Gkemisi & Christine Boutsia

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Paraskeva, F. et al. (2017). Applying PBL and SRL to Enhance Learning Strategies and Collaboration in a Blended Learning Environment. In: Uden, L., Liberona, D., Liu, Y. (eds) Learning Technology for Education Challenges. LTEC 2017. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 734. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62743-4_8

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