This study used a mixed methods approach to understand faculty views of blended learning at Brigham Young University (BYU). Semi-structured interviews with 10 faculty who developed blended courses revealed benefits like improved flexibility but also challenges with technology and time. A survey of over 500 faculty found general agreement that blended learning helped improve teaching and learning efficiency. However, there were varying definitions of blended learning and how class time was used. The conclusions call for prescreening students, providing instructor training and design support, and endorsement from academic units.

1. A MIXED METHODS STUDY OF FACULTY VIEWS TOWARD BLENDED LEARNING Reid Robison, Ph.D. Research Professor, College of Business Administration Brigham Yong University Provo, Utah Nataliya Ivankova, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Human Studies University of Alabama-Birmingham Sheldon Stick, Ph.D. Professor Department of Educational Administration University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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