What students think about blended learning

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Giovannina Albano
Margherita D'Aprile
Rossana Maccarini

Abstract

This contribution reports the results from surveys designed to measure student reaction to mathematics classes offered in blended e-learning mode at three Italian universities. The responses attested to the interest and appreciation of the students, who found e-learning resources useful and supportive, although more for individual study than for acting cooperatively. The students stressed difficulties related to mathematical writing, but overall their assessment was positive.

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Giovannina Albano, Università degli Studi di Salerno, Salerno

Dipartimento di Ingegneria Elettronica e Ingegneria Informatica

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