Institutional and Student Transitions Into Enhanced Blended Learning

Adekola, J. , Dale, V. , Gardiner, K., Murray, J.-A. and Fischbacher-Smith, M. (2017) Institutional and Student Transitions Into Enhanced Blended Learning. 3rd International Enhancement in Higher Education Conference, Glasgow, UK, 06-08 Jun 2017.

Abstract

This presentation provides an overview of the ‘Transitions into blended learning’ project, which has focused on three areas: developing an institutional transition framework, researching student experiences, and identifying interventions to support effective transitions. The framework identified external drivers for blended learning, a set of considerations for institutions, and a set of processes to facilitate change involving three stakeholder groups at the heart of the model. The work included learner experience research with students newly engaged in blended learning. This work identified support needs around access (to technology and learning materials), attitudes (towards learning online) and attributes (skills) needed to engage autonomously in blended learning. The institution-wide Enhancement themes team identified a set of interventions or ‘anchor points’ to prevent the institution ‘drifting back’ into purely traditional approaches to learning and teaching. These included the recognition and promotion of good practice through case studies, development of an institutional e-learning framework, and an event to encourage staff and students to share good practice in blended learning. This three-year project was largely led by a PhD student (JA), working with the principal investigator (VHD) and the institutional representative (KG).

• Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item
• Additional Information: An unpublished research report (2015) was disseminated at this conference to accompany the paper.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Murray, Professor Jo-Anne and Fischbacher-Smith, Professor Moira and Adekola, Dr Josephine and Gardiner, Mr Kerr and Dale, Dr Vicki
• Authors: Adekola, J., Dale, V., Gardiner, K., Murray, J.-A., and Fischbacher-Smith, M.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences; College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management; College of Social Sciences > School of Social & Environmental Sustainability; University Services > Learning and Teaching Services Division; University Services > Student and Academic Services > Academic Services
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2017 The Authors
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the Editor

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