Proceedings of the 1st International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Sustainable Development and Smart Planning, IMDC-SDSP 2020, Cyperspace, 28-30 June 2020

Research Article

An International Comparison of Blended Learning

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.28-6-2020.2297887,
        author={Fatima  Al-Qaoud and Andrew  Carruthers and Mumtaz  Kamala and Sami  Habib and Raed  AbdAlhameed},
        title={An International Comparison of Blended Learning},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 1st International Multi-Disciplinary Conference Theme: Sustainable Development and Smart Planning, IMDC-SDSP 2020, Cyperspace, 28-30 June 2020},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={IMDC-SDSP},
        year={2020},
        month={9},
        keywords={blended learning bl it infrastructure online learning e-learning technology education and pedagogy},
        doi={10.4108/eai.28-6-2020.2297887}
    }
    
  • Fatima Al-Qaoud
    Andrew Carruthers
    Mumtaz Kamala
    Sami Habib
    Raed AbdAlhameed
    Year: 2020
    An International Comparison of Blended Learning
    IMDC-SDSP
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.28-6-2020.2297887
Fatima Al-Qaoud1,*, Andrew Carruthers2, Mumtaz Kamala2, Sami Habib3, Raed AbdAlhameed4
  • 1: 1.Kuwait University, Block 4, Al-khaldiya, Kuwait; 2. Faculty of engineering and informatics, University of Braford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK
  • 2: Faculty of engineering and informatics, University of Braford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK
  • 3: Kuwait University, Block 4, Al-khaldiya, Kuwait
  • 4: Faculty of engineering and informatics, University of Braford, Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK.
*Contact email: fnhalqao@bradford.ac.uk

Abstract

This paper presents an investigation into the implementation of blended learning (BL) in several countries where it has been used in schools to enhance the learning outcomes of students through the utilisation of technology in education. BL means integrating traditional tools of teaching with technical tools such as online learning through websites, CDs, and videos. To implement a sustainable BL environment, an IT infrastructure must be built including PCs and network access. This enables students to connect to the internet during the class to access educational web-based content as well as to share discussions about subjects with their peers in and out of the class. Developed countries in different regions such as USA, Europe, and the Far East have applied BL in their educational systems.