A.E. Adams|Shelby Randall|Tinna Traustadóttir
A Tale of Two Sections: An Experiment to Compare the Effectiveness of a Hybrid versus a Traditional Lecture Format in Introductory Microbiology
Northern Arizona University|Columbia University|Northern Arizona University|Columbia University|Northern Arizona University|Columbia University
two sections introductory microbiology course taught one instructor one taught hybrid format traditional format students randomly assigned two sections sections provided identical lecture materials inclass worksheets inclass assessments extra credit opportunities main difference way lecture material deliveredonline hybrid section person traditional section analysis final grades revealed students traditional section significantly better hybrid section p0001 significant main effect class standing p001 performance two sections compared class year separately differences significant sophomores p0001 freshmen juniors seniors perform differently hybrid versus traditional section anonymous midterm survey suggested factors likely contributing overall lower success students hybrid section students hybrid section take lecture notes andor use audio component online lectures suggesting minimal interaction lecture material students