A research report and poster exploring the accuracy of assumptions made in the recommendations of the FELTAG report on blended learning in FE, and how learners can best be supported in developing their skills.
The project examined the benefits and drawbacks of blended learning, barriers to learning experienced by students, and how practitioners can best support their students in the context of blended learning. It used questionnaires to gather data from learners and college managers in order to answer the evaluation questions
Participants provided largely positive feedback, with consistent observations from both learners and managers that identified similar barriers and constraints, as well as similar positive observations. The research found flexibility was a major benefit to having online learning elements in a course, as well as learner independance, effective infrastructure, and blending face-to-face and online elements of learning. Not all FE learners were enthusiastically engaging with digital learning opportunities, which must be taken into account by providers when approaching blended learning.
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