Blended Teaching Method Using Self-Made Video and Dropbox Platform

Students nowadays, particularly Generation Z and Alpha, tend to lose interest and drop out of class when they are only exposed to lectures and PowerPoint presentations. This traditional technique has limits concerning restricted time due to the syllabus. The lecturers must compete to complete it and cannot repeat if students do not attend class to prevent disrupting the learning schedule. Given the extent to which technology was employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing blended learning to solve the issue would be a prudent choice. Thus, the main objective of this project is to apply blended learning, wherein the lecturer records and uploads instructional videos on the online platform, Dropbox after in-person classes. The self-made teaching videos link will be shared with the students via WhatsApp after the face-to-face learning session ends. 108 Diploma and Degree students who enrolled in Business Mathematics course from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia were involved with this teaching method. Through the use of this blended learning strategy, over fifty per cent of the students were able to retain and improve their final exam grades. The students were expressed their satisfaction on this contemporary learning approach by giving high rating for the evaluation teaching course. This project proved that self-made videos as teaching materials and Dropbox as a sharing medium are one of the most effective choices for making learning more comprehensive and accessible. The shortcomings of traditional learning can be addressed by combining in-person instruction with instructional videos. This teaching method should be applied to other courses to ensure its efficacy across a broader range.