Philippine E-Journals

Proposed Blended Learning Model for Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - South La Union Campus (DMMMSU-SLUC)

Agustin R. Veras Jr.

 

Abstract:

Blended Learning (BL) combines face-to-face and on-line learning. The study
showed the contributions of the developed content management system using DRUPAL in a BL approach at DMMMSU-SLUC specifically at the College of Computer Science (CCS), Agoo, La Union, Philippines. Then, a proposed model was developed as a guideline for the implementation of BL for campuses who wish to experiment with BL approach. The extent of readiness for the University, Faculty and Students was sought. Professional Ethics in IT, an undergraduate course was delivered as BL uploaded to a Webhost. The respondents of the study classified as the control group and the experimental group. A questionnaire was adopted and used. Frequency and mean were used to interpret data. Results showed that the institution is not ready for BL approach. Faculty members and students are ready for blended learning approach. The results of the final grades of the Experimental and Control groups using the mean grade is higher than that of the control groups indicating that learning took place. Findings showed that the experiment was effective as indicated by a higher mean of the experimental group. The institution needs attention on the implementation of BL. The University
must adopt the Blended learning approach.