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Embedding blended learning in a university's teaching culture: Experiences and reflections
Author(s) -
Davis Hugh C.,
Fill Karen
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
british journal of educational technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.79
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1467-8535
pISSN - 0007-1013
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2007.00756.x
Subject(s) - repurposing , blended learning , educational technology , sociology , experiential learning , teaching method , teaching and learning center , computer science , collaborative learning , mathematics education , pedagogy , knowledge management , psychology , engineering , waste management
Blended learning, the combination of traditional face‐to‐face teaching methods with authentic online learning activities, has the potential to transform student‐learning experiences and outcomes. In spite of this advantage, university teachers often find it difficult to adopt new online techniques, in part because institutional practices are still geared to support more traditional approaches. This paper describes how a project, funded to support international collaboration to enhance learning and teaching in Geography, has allowed a university to explore models for change. It briefly examines the associated issues of sharing and repurposing resources; it reflects on the impact of the project on local strategy, and the importance of sustaining the collaborations and approaches to learning and teaching after the funding is completed.