![]() ![]() How does the learner accept and value this? To try to answer this question, this study aimed to describe and understand the use of BL from students’ perceptions in terms of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT).Ī cross-sectional study was conducted where 96 students, in five different classes taking a cell biology course of a premedical program, were included in the study. Whenever new techniques are introduced and implemented, it is important that there is no impact on instructional integrity. This was a first-time experience for the faculty at the institution. Driven by the demand to increase access to learning opportunities, educators were continually challenged to develop and integrate instructional delivery options, one of which was BL. The program provides training in basic sciences to students, especially from the United States and Canada. The present study was conducted at the Kasturba Medical College International Center, Manipal, India, which was set-up in 2006. BL integrates seemingly opposite approaches, such as formal and informal learning, face-to-face and online experiences, directed paths and reliance on self-direction and digital references and collegial connections, in order to achieve individual and organizational goals. Blended learning (BL), defined as “the thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences” has been transforming higher education to provide more engaged learning experiences for students.
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