Implementing Blended Learning through Studio Courses

The Studio Model is one of the more popular approaches to achieve student centered learning. A studio course integrates theory with demonstrations and underscores the importance of collaborative and active learning on the part of students. While the student plays a more active role and participates in a number of face-to-face and computer assisted learning activities, the instructor assumes the role of facilitator of learning rather than a presenter of knowledge. Several studies have been carried out to establish the effectiveness of the studio approach. In this paper, we review the current international practices of studio classroom as means of achieving student centered learning, and share our initial experience of partially applying Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) approach to an undergraduate software engineering course. We also present some recommendations to design and implement studio courses at universities who plan to adopt studio courses as part of blended learning approaches.

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