Blended learning: Next steps, new opportunities. An evidence-based review of online and blended learning within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education

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Durrant, I., Hazeldine, L., Lehane, M. and Papadopoulou, M. 2022. Blended learning: Next steps, new opportunities. An evidence-based review of online and blended learning within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education. Canterbury Christ Church University.
AuthorsDurrant, I., Hazeldine, L., Lehane, M. and Papadopoulou, M.
TypeResearch report
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In April 2022 the Blended learning: next steps, new opportunities project was conducted in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education at Canterbury Christ Church University. The focus of the project was to review blended learning / teaching across the faculty with a view to capturing evidence-based best practice and support the formulation of strategies to enhance the learning environment through the future use of digital technologies.

KeywordsBlended learning; Online learning; Online teaching; Digital technologies; Digital skills; Students; Higher education; Universities
Year2022
PublisherCanterbury Christ Church University
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