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4. Active Learning: 'Opportunities for students
to talk, listen, read, write reflect as they
engage in a variety of learning activities (e.g.,
solving problems, analyzing and discussing
case studies.'
(Myers and Jones, 1993)
Active Blended Learning: 'Small group
teaching...activities that reflect the
workplace...experimentation...feedback...'
(University of Northampton, nd)
13. Technology-enhanced, active
learning: Characterized by ‘
immersive learning environments,
access to recorded lectures and other
online self-study tools, personalised
analytics and time-tabling…’ (UEL
website, nd)
16. ‘teaching and learning that combines in-person delivery and delivery in a
digital environment’ (Barber, 2021)
‘thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with
online learning experiences’ (Garrison and Kanuka, 2004)
‘thoughtful integration of conventional and digital methods of teaching and
learning’ (Laurillard, 2015)
Definition of ‘blended learning’ - Review
17. • Communicating reasons for approach
• On-campus / online teaching considerations
• Equity diversity and inclusion
• Staff digital skills
• Attendance and engagement
• Student feedback
• Digital learning support for students
• Technology context
Advice & Recommendations - Review
18. Blended learning: ‘teaching and learning that combines in-person delivery
and delivery in a digital environment’ (Barber, 2021)
Hybrid learning: ‘teaching and learning which involves teaching and learning
at the same time (e.g., face-to-face and live streaming); as opposed to
asynchronous delivery (OfS, 2022)
OfS Definitions
19. • B1 Conditions: up-to-date; educational challenge; coherent;
effectively-delivered; help students develop relevant skills
• B2 Conditions: physical & digital resources and support which
are sufficient for purpose; staff appropriately qualified to deliver
• Plus C1 Condition – Consumer Protection Law
OfS Regulations – ‘High-quality academic experience
with appropriate resources, support and student
engagement’
26. Barber, M, (2021) Gravity Assist: Propelling higher education towards a brighter future, pp 29-30. Available at Gravity assist: Propelling higher education
towards a brighter future – Digital teaching and learning review (windows.net) [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
CILIP: the library and information association (n.d.) Professional Knowledge and Skills Base. Available at: https://pksb.cilip.org.uk/ [Accessed: 23 March
2023 – members only]
Garrison, D.R. and Kanuka, H. (2004) 'Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher education,' Internet and Higher Education, 7, 95-
105 (2004), pg. 96. Available at (PDF) Blended Learning: Uncovering Its Transformative Potential in Higher Education (researchgate.net) [Accessed: 23 March
2023]
Jisc (n.d.) Individual digital capabilities Available at: https://digitalcapability.jisc.ac.uk/what-is-digital-capability/individual-digital-capabilities/ [Accessed: 23
March 2023]
Jisc (2018) Building digital capability. [Archived] Available at: https://www.jisc.ac.uk/rd/projects/building-digital-capability [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
Jones, T.B. and Myers, C. (1993) ‘Promoting Active Learning: Strategies for the College Classroom,’ Biochemical Education, 22-1, pg. 192
Microsoft (2023) Digital Skills Hub Available at: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/home/digital-skills/. [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
Office for Students (OfS) (2022) Blended Learning and OfS Regulation Available at: https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/publications/blended-learning-and-
ofs-regulation/ [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
Office for Students (OfS) Blended Learning Review Panel (2022) Blended Learning Review Available at:
https://www.officeforstudents.org.uk/publications/blended-learning-and-ofs-regulation/ [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
University of East London (n.d.) Technology Enhanced Active Learning Available at: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/home/SitePages/Technology-
Enhanced-Active-Learning-(TEAL).aspx [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
University of East London (2020) UEL Dual Delivery Education Framework (2020-21) Available at: UEL intranet. [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
University of Northampton (n.d.) Teaching at UON Available at: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-we-
teach/#:~:text=In%20summary%2C%20Active%20Blended%20Learning,and%20information%20at%20your%20fingertips [Accessed: 23 March 2023]
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