A review of case-based learning practices in an online MBA program: A program-level case study.
Authors: Seung-hee Lee1 seunglee@dima.ac.kr
Jieun Lee2 jieunlee@kw.ac.kr
Xiaojing Liu3 xliu@indiana.edu
Bonk, Curt J.4 cjbonk@indiana.edu
Magjuka, Richard J.5 rmagjuka@iupui.edu
Source: Journal of Educational Technology & Society; Jul2009, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p178-190, 13p, 1 Chart
Abstract: This study examines how a case-based learning approach was used and facilitated in online business education. Perceptions of students and instructors regarding the practices of case-based learning in online environments are explored in terms of instructional design, facilitation, and technology support. This study finds case-based learning to be a valuable instructional method for online business students who practice authentic problem solving by applying what they learned. The study demonstrates that case-based learning in many of the online courses analyzed in this study was implemented in a similar way to traditional classrooms (e.g., cases in text delivery format, individual case studies, or case discussions). It addresses the issues of integration of diversified technological tools for pedagogical facilitation of case-based activities and developing multimedia cases in order to enhance student involvement and engagement in understanding contexts embedded in cases toward solutions from multifaceted aspects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Database: Academic Search Complete
| Department: | MidWestern US Uni |
| Class/Course: | MBA (online) |
| Students: | 109 students |
| Technology: | VLE discussion board with ‘case based’ textural scenarios + some video + media (supporting online textural theoretical resources |
| Assessment Activities: | Group online case-based work |
| Efficiencies: | This study did not concentrate on this issue. However, there was strong implication that this was common to f2f practice on this course, so it was easy to adapt pre-existing resources. |
| Learning Gains: | Little evidence beyond perceptions, but students did recognise that this was a very effective method of applying new knowledge |
Purpose
Was to review current practice and develop in this area of practice at the university
Research method
interview with staff and a small number of students. Survey of 108 students
Issues
Cases are hard to update in order to rule out cross cohort cheating
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