Oyeronke, Adebayo and Juliana, Iwu-James and Olajumoke, Rebecca Olawoyin (2019) BLENDED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: IMPLICATION AND STRATEGIES FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARY SUPPORT. In: 3th International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Dates: 11-13 March, 2019, Valencia, Spain.
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Abstract
Following advances and extensive use of information and communication technology (ICT) in education and the current tech savvy generation of learners in higher institutions of learning, blended learning is gaining popularity as it is adjudged effective in improving both teaching and learning process in higher institutions of learning. It has the potential to expand access to quality education and break learning barriers in developing countries. Blended learning has created a paradigm shift in library services, however, not all academic libraries in developing countries have understood their roles in blended learning environment. Academic library can play significant roles in collaboration with faculty. The paper examined innovative strategies that academic libraries can adopt to make effective use of blended. The paper examined the state of academic libraries in developing countries with emphasis on their ability to participate in an embedded learning environment, it revealed that traditional learning methods is still prevalent in many developing countries, the paper considered factors that enhance and hinder academic libraries intervention in a blended learning environment. Competencies and skills required by academic librarians to be relevant in an embedded learning environment were discussed.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | A General Works > AC Collections. Series. Collected works |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | mrs chioma hannah |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Apr 2023 10:23 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Apr 2023 10:23 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/3977 |
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