Improving a Blended Learning Model for the “Multimedia Systems” e-course

Existing blended learning models for e-courses should be improved in line with changes in the technology development, new pedagogical approaches, and feedback received from its participants. This paper presents improved model of the blended learning course “Multimedia Systems” designed for students of the undergraduate program in Computer Science at the Department of Informatics of the University of Rijeka, Croatia. In order to ensure usage of modern technologies and enable collaborative learning, new version of didactical model was designed. Individual learning activities were replaced with collaborative ones, performed using Web 2.0 tools and supported with educational recommender system. Analysis of students’ and survey results showed that introduced activities fulfilled their objective, but also that there is a need for emphasizing the advantages of collaborative learning and chosen learning environment in the process of further application of the model.