Blended Learning: What Changes?
Cristian Cannaos,
Giuseppe Onni () and
Alessandra Casu
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Cristian Cannaos: Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, University of Sassari, 07041 Alghero, Italy
Giuseppe Onni: Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, University of Sassari, 07041 Alghero, Italy
Alessandra Casu: Department of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design, University of Sassari, 07041 Alghero, Italy
Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 20, 1-19
Abstract:
This article questions the changes brought about in the teaching system of university courses after the COVID-19 pandemic. Online learning, once considered an experimental and emergency tool, is increasingly becoming a standard practice integrated into teaching delivery systems. This article examines the impact that blended learning has on the host city and how it is perceived and experienced by the key stakeholders. Focusing on two degree courses that employ a blended learning model, the article proposes a survey for teachers and students to investigate the problems and advantages of blended courses. In both groups, there is no consensus of opinion or a clear trend on any issue. This fragmentation of responses should be understood as stemming from the individual motivations, unique characteristics, and personal experiences of each participant, intertwined with their university careers. It also reflects the level of adaptation to blended teaching achieved by each individual. It becomes clear that blended teaching encompasses all the challenges of online teaching but also expands access to university education and offers the possibility of exploring the educational potential offered by technology. Blended learning encourages students to be more independent and to develop their capacity for self-directed learning, though not all students are prepared for this shift. For teachers, blended learning also demands a methodological shift, differentiating between online and in-person lessons. However, while challenges remain, the progress made so far appears promising for the future. To ensure continued success, it is essential to focus on improving internet access, strengthening students’ self-learning abilities, and simultaneously enhancing teachers’ competencies in using digital tools and facilitating remote teaching.
Keywords: blended learning; online learning; advantages; limitations; city perspective (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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