Carmen D Samuel-Hodge, Ziya Gizlice, Alexis R Guy, Kathryn Bernstein, Aurore Y Victor, Tyler George, Trevor S Hamlett, Lisa M Harrison
A Mixed-Method Evaluation of a Rural Elementary School Implementing the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) Program
Nutrients
purpose study examine relationships students perceived levels collaborative learning social presence overall satisfaction blended learning environment research studied relationship three variables identified critical factors related participants 48 graduate students took blendedformat course health education worked collaborative group project related development comprehensive hivaids prevention plan data collected student perception questionnaire facetoface interviews analysis quantitative data indicated student perceptions collaborative learning statistically positive relationships perceptions social presence satisfaction means students perceived high levels collaborative learning tended satisfied distance course perceived low levels collaborative learning similarly students high perceptions collaborative learning perceived high levels social presence well surprisingly relationship social presence overall satisfaction positive statistically significant interview data revealed course structure b emotional support c communication medium critical factors associated student perceptions collaborative learning social presence satisfaction explanations findings implications instructional design discussed conclusion