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Using a Combination of Studios, Mini-lectures, Class Blog and Wiki to Motivate Students' Learning in Web Technology Courses

Designing web technology courses that emphasize both knowledge concepts and hands-on experience is a challenging task. In traditional approach students spend half time in lectures and the half in labs. This study proposes a new approach that uses a combination of studios, mini-lectures, class blog and wiki. We conduct a case study in an undergraduate class to demonstrate and evaluate this approach. Based upon survey results and students' blog posts, students preferred the new approach over the traditional one, and stated that they were more motivated and had more effective learning experiences as the result.