Vol. 12 No. 22 (2020): Blended Learning

Editor: Ulla Konnerup, ullak@hum.aau.dk, Aalborg Universitet.
Editor: Christian Dalsgaard, cdalsgaard@edu.au.dk, DPU, Aarhus Universitet.

Blended Learning is a multifaceted field with links to concepts such as hybrid learning, flexible learning, multimodal learning and learning ecology. Common to these concepts is that they highlight a complexity within learning environments, where learning and teaching is supported and mediated by different technologies, and where different on/offline formats er thought together in courses. The concept of blended learning is often related to a social constructivist and experience-based learning and to learning in networks and communities. In this call blended learning is considered as a conscious redesign of courses that integrate different on/offline formats in a reflected manner - and not only integration of technologies as a supplement to traditional teaching.

Within the last 20 years, a variety of blended learning has been a part of the offers of educational institutions. Blended learning is considered as a contributor to educational diversity and as an enabler of access to knowledge and social interaction. Further, blended learning has the potential to offer flexibility and financial efficiency.

The concept "blended learning" describes a framework of physical and virtual learning environments more than a specific learning approach. However, which learning approaches relate to blended lerning formats?