The "E"-vangelist's plan of action - Exemplars of the UK Universities' strategies for blended learning

Esyin Chew*, Norah Jones

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Abstract

There have been national studies concentrating on institutional e-learning or blended learning practices in both the UK and US. Using comparative case study methods, this research adds to the growing number of studies by exploring two institutional policies and strategies for blended learning. The findings are reflected in four dimensions (1) a single strategy for blended learning promotes an institutional-wide adoption without confusion; (2) such an institutional strategy ought to be clear, simple and driven by research and support from an inter-disciplinary centre; (3) Disciplinary and individual-tailored support and external funded projects are necessary for further motivation; and (4) it is recommended to provide recognition for innovative teaching excellence and research excellence for blended learning directly from the top management.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHybrid Learning and Education - Second International Conference, ICHL 2009, Proceedings
Pages378-389
Number of pages12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd International Conference on Hybrid Learning and Education, ICHL 2009 - Macau, China
Duration: 25 Aug 200927 Aug 2009

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume5685
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Hybrid Learning and Education, ICHL 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityMacau
Period25/08/0927/08/09

Keywords

  • Blended learning
  • Higher education
  • Hybrid learning
  • Institutional policy
  • Technology enhanced learning

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