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Case Study · Financial Management
How Jan Hanousek Uses Blended Teaching to Save Time for What Matters in His Financial Management Class
Jan Hanousek
Assistant Professor, University of Memphis
Financial Management · Asynchronous Online
“Blended teaching allows students to learn at their own pace. If they don't understand something, they can replay the video as many times as they need to until it clicks.”
The Challenge
Knowledge Gaps
Students were entering the class with a wide range of skill & knowledge levels
Publisher Assignments Weren't Working
Building critical thinking skills requires an assessment design not offered by publishers
Endless Emails
Increasing class sizes meant hours spent responding to emails
The Need for Change
Prior to using Blended Teaching, Jan used a traditional text-based publisher platform, coupled with his own videos, which he would need to rerecord on a regular basis to keep them up-to-date.
“Very few students bought the textbook, and those that did typically didn't read it.”
Why Jan Chose Blended Teaching
No More Recording Videos
A complete set of videos for the class
Assignments that Build Critical Thinking Skills
Mini-cases provided real-world examples
Easy Switching & Setup
Works just like a traditional textbook
The Setup
- 1Jan selected the modules and assignments he wanted to use.
- 2He then set the points and due-dates in Blended Teaching, and then import into Canvas in under 2 minutes.
- 3Once everything was set up, Jan was able to book a Zoom call with the Blended Teaching team with as little as 15 minutes notice.
Features Used
Blended Teaching's multi-modal modulesMini-Case AssignmentsAuto-Grade Syncing1-Click Canvas Integration
The Results
- 20+ hours saved on class prep
- 50% fewer emails from students asking for help
- Higher quiz scores
- Positive feedback from students on the video content
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