Browsing by Subject "Hybrid/Blended Learning"

Achieving a Better Completion Rate in MOOCs Through a Blended Approach

Kannan, Kalpana; Parmar, Mahendra; Dixit, Sajjan; Deshmukh, Urmila (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

n the fast-changing globalised world, everyone needs to acquire new knowledge and skills continuously. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) help achieve lifelong learning to a large number of ...

Blended Course Learnability Evaluation Checklist

Commonwealth of Learning (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018)

This blended course learnability evaluation checklist can be used for measuring the quality of the course. It can be used as a developmental tool by the teachers developing the blended course.

Blended Learning - What Mix? Flexible Learning - How Supple?

Daniel, John; Uvalic-Trumbic, Stamenka (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Online technology already permeates higher education - whether programmes are formally offered online or not. We adopt the definitions of the Babson surveys in distinguishing between face-to-face, blended, and online ...

Blended Learning Approach to Training School Counselors: A Case Study of COL-NCERT Collaborative Programme

Phalachandra, Bhandigadi (2010-11)

There has been a great demand for Guidance and Counselling services in schools to facilitate better academic performance, adjustment and career development among students so as to provide quality education to students. In ...

Book Review: Using ICTs and Blended Learning in Transforming TVET

Senteni, Alain (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2017-11)

At a time when skills development for livelihoods is a key priority for most governments, the potential of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to address many of the challenges facing individuals, ...

Converting a Course from Traditional Teaching to Online Learning for a Blended Programme

Udugama, L S K; Perera, Suresha N (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

In this paper, we discuss a methodology of converting a course to an online course without changing the outcomes of a traditional face to face (F2F) course. Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) has been offering approved ...

Costing of a Blended Learning Course at the Open University of Sri Lanka: An empirical study

Abeysinghe, A M P B; Jayatilleke, B G; Athapattu, B C L; Gamini, L P S (2013-11)

In a viable Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system, providing immediate access to learning resources and fostering effective teacher-learner interactions are essential components while balancing the cost of the course ...

Design and Implementation of Real Time E-Lecturing System

Adebari, Fasasi A; Abdul, Ibrahim A; Yekini, Asafe N (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Advancement in information and communication technology (ICT) is making video streaming a viable way of getting a real-time event to people anywhere in the world through computer systems and handheld devices. In teaching ...

Ensuring Employability and Widening Access: The Case of the University of Eswatini

Meyers, Karen Ferreira- (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-09)

The University of Eswatini (formerly known as the University of Swaziland) has an Institute of Distance Education since the mid nineteen nineties. The introduction of blended learning in 2017/2018 throughout the University ...

Factors That Prevent TVET Teachers From Implementing Flexible And Blended Approaches In Their Teaching

Kibata, Freda M (2013-11)

The main aim of this study is to find out the barriers that prevent TVET lecturers from using flexible and blended skills in their teaching. The results should answer the hypothesis that TVET lecturers are not adapting to ...

Growing a Culture of Peace: A Case Study of the Matuaileoo Environment Trust Inc

Coghlan, Michael; Mead Richardson, Alison (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2016-11)

In October 2016, COL conducted a case study of the non-government organisation Matuaileoo Environmental Trust Inc (METI) in Apia, Samoa. METI has partnered with COL since 2014 in the strengthening of their community ...

Guide to Blended Learning

Cleveland-Innes, Martha; Wilton, Dan (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-11)

The Guide to Blended Learning is an introduction using technology and distance education teaching strategies with traditional, face-to-face classroom activities. This Guide has been designed to assist teachers adopt blended ...

The Impact of Technology-Enabled Learning Implementation at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies

Koneru, Indira (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-02)

The research study “The Impact of Technology-Enabled Learning Implementation at Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies” examined the use of blended learning in the university and student learning experiences. ...

The Impact of Technology-Enabled Learning Implementation at the National University of Samoa

Chan Mow, Ioana (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2019-06)

This is a research report on student learning and teacher pedagogical transformation at National University of Samoa after adoption of a technology-enabled learning framework and series of capacity building workshops.

Implementation of E-learning in Nursing Education in Malawi: The Case of Kamuzu College of Nursing – University of Malawi

Masache, Gibson (Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Open University Malaysia (OUM), 2016-11)

Kamuzu College of Nursing (KCN) is a constituent college of the University of Malawi has two campuses in Lilongwe and Blantyre, separated by a distance of about 300 kilometers; KCN is the largest national producer of ...

Implementing a Blended/Online Learning Policy on a Face-to-Face Campus: Perspectives of Administrators and Implications for Change

Thurab-Nkhosi, Dianne (Commonwealth of Learning (COL), 2018-07)

Many universities are currently exploring the factors that impact implementation of blended learning policies and institutions. In the Caribbean this is particularly important as financial support by governments in the ...