The emergence of blended learning has been
influenced by the rapid changes in Higher Education within the last
few years. However, there is a lack of studies that look into the future
of blended learning in the Saudi context. The most likely explanation
is that blended learning is relatively new and, with respect to learning
in general, under-researched. This study addresses this gap and
explores the views of lecturers and students towards the future of
blended learning in Saudi Arabia. This study was informed by the
interpretive paradigm that appears to be most appropriate to
understand and interpret the perceptions of students and instructors
towards a new learning environment. While globally there has been
considerable research on the perceptions of e-learning and blended
learning with its different models, there is plenty of space for further
research specifically in the Arab region, and in Saudi Arabia where
blended learning is now being introduced.
[1] Bonk, C., Kim, K. J. & Zeng, T. (2006). Future Directions of Blended
Learning in Higher Education and Workplace Settings. In Bonk, C. &
Graham, C. R. (Eds.) Handbook of Blended Learning: Global
Perspectives, Local Designs. (pp. 550-567). San Francisco: Pfeiffer.
[2] Graham, C. R. (2006). Blended Learning Systems: Definition, Current
Trends, and Future Directions. In C. J. Bonk & C. R. Graham (Eds.),
Handbook of blended learning: Global perspectives, local designs (pp.
3-21). San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer Publishing.
[3] Garrison, D. R., & Vaughan, N. D. (2008). Blended Learning in Higher
Education: Framework, Principles, and Guidelines. San Francisco, CA:
John Wiley & Sons, pp. 143.
[4] Krause, K.-L. (2005). The Changing Student Experience: Who-s driving
it and where is it going? Paper presented at the Student Experience
Conference: Good Practice in Practice. 5-7 September 2005.
[5] Littlejohn, A., & Pegler, C. (2007). Preparing for Blended e-Learning.
London: Routledge.
[6] JISC. (2007). In Their Own Words Exploring the learner-s perspective
on e-learning. A report of The Joint Information Systems Committee.
Retrieved from www. jisc.ac.uk.
[7] Robertson, I. (2008). Learners- attitudes to wiki technology in problem
based, blended learning for vocational teacher education. Australasian
Journal of Educational Technology, 24(4), 425-441.
[8] Motteram, G., & Sharma, P. (2009). Blending Learning in a Web 2.0
World International Journal of Emerging Technologies & Society, 7(2),
83-96.
[9] Radnor, H. (2002). Researching Your Professional Practice: Doing
Interpretative Research. Buckingham: Open University, pp.29.
[10] Punch, K. (2009) Introduction to Research Methods in Education.
London: Sage, pp.117.
[11] Burr, V. (2003). Social Constructionism. (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
[12] Crotty, M. (2005). The Foundations of Social Research: London: Sage.
[13] Spivey, N. (1997). The constructivist metaphor: Reading, writing, and
the making of meaning. London: Academic Press.
[14] Parker, I. (1998). Social Constructionism, Discourse and Realism.
London: Sage.
[15] Ritchie, J., & Lewis, J. (2003). Qualitative Research Practice: A Guide
for Social Science Students and Researchers. London: Sage, pp.79.
[16] Aycock, A., Garnham, C., & Kaleta, R. (2002). Lessons Learned from
the Hybrid Course Project. Teaching with Technology Today, 8(6).
[17] Al-Fahad, F. N. (2009). Students' Attitudes and Perceptions towards the
Effectiveness of Mobile Learning in King Saud University, Saudi
Arabia. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 8(2),
111-119.
[18] Bersin & Associates. (2003). Blended Learning: What Works? An
Industry Study of the Strategy, Implementation, and Impact of Blended
Learning. Oakland, CA: Bersin & Associates.
[19] Albalawi, M. S. (2007). Critical Factors Related to The Implementation
of Web-Based Instruction by Higher-Education Faculty at Three
Universities in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Un-Published
Dissertation of Doctor of Education. The University of West Florida.
[20] Stacey, E., & Gerbic, P. (2008). Success Factors for Blended Learning.
Paper presented at the Proceedings ascilite Melbourne 2008.
[21] Sharpe, R., Benfield, G., Roberts, G., & Francis, R. (2006). The
Undergraduate Experience of Blended E-learning: A Review of UK
Literature and Practice. The Higher Education Academy - October
2006. Retrieved from:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/research/Sharpe_Benfield_Roberts_Franci
s.pdf
[22] Littlejohn, A., & Pegler, C. (2007). Preparing for Blended e-Learning.
London: Routledge.
[23] Todd, P. (2010, May 1). Building Base of Intellectual Capital.
Arabnews. An English Daily Newspaper.
[24] Somekh, B. (2007). Pedagogy and Learning with ICT: Researching the
Art of Innovation. London: Routledge, pp.114.
[1] Bonk, C., Kim, K. J. & Zeng, T. (2006). Future Directions of Blended
Learning in Higher Education and Workplace Settings. In Bonk, C. &
Graham, C. R. (Eds.) Handbook of Blended Learning: Global
Perspectives, Local Designs. (pp. 550-567). San Francisco: Pfeiffer.
[2] Graham, C. R. (2006). Blended Learning Systems: Definition, Current
Trends, and Future Directions. In C. J. Bonk & C. R. Graham (Eds.),
Handbook of blended learning: Global perspectives, local designs (pp.
3-21). San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer Publishing.
[3] Garrison, D. R., & Vaughan, N. D. (2008). Blended Learning in Higher
Education: Framework, Principles, and Guidelines. San Francisco, CA:
John Wiley & Sons, pp. 143.
[4] Krause, K.-L. (2005). The Changing Student Experience: Who-s driving
it and where is it going? Paper presented at the Student Experience
Conference: Good Practice in Practice. 5-7 September 2005.
[5] Littlejohn, A., & Pegler, C. (2007). Preparing for Blended e-Learning.
London: Routledge.
[6] JISC. (2007). In Their Own Words Exploring the learner-s perspective
on e-learning. A report of The Joint Information Systems Committee.
Retrieved from www. jisc.ac.uk.
[7] Robertson, I. (2008). Learners- attitudes to wiki technology in problem
based, blended learning for vocational teacher education. Australasian
Journal of Educational Technology, 24(4), 425-441.
[8] Motteram, G., & Sharma, P. (2009). Blending Learning in a Web 2.0
World International Journal of Emerging Technologies & Society, 7(2),
83-96.
[9] Radnor, H. (2002). Researching Your Professional Practice: Doing
Interpretative Research. Buckingham: Open University, pp.29.
[10] Punch, K. (2009) Introduction to Research Methods in Education.
London: Sage, pp.117.
[11] Burr, V. (2003). Social Constructionism. (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
[12] Crotty, M. (2005). The Foundations of Social Research: London: Sage.
[13] Spivey, N. (1997). The constructivist metaphor: Reading, writing, and
the making of meaning. London: Academic Press.
[14] Parker, I. (1998). Social Constructionism, Discourse and Realism.
London: Sage.
[15] Ritchie, J., & Lewis, J. (2003). Qualitative Research Practice: A Guide
for Social Science Students and Researchers. London: Sage, pp.79.
[16] Aycock, A., Garnham, C., & Kaleta, R. (2002). Lessons Learned from
the Hybrid Course Project. Teaching with Technology Today, 8(6).
[17] Al-Fahad, F. N. (2009). Students' Attitudes and Perceptions towards the
Effectiveness of Mobile Learning in King Saud University, Saudi
Arabia. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 8(2),
111-119.
[18] Bersin & Associates. (2003). Blended Learning: What Works? An
Industry Study of the Strategy, Implementation, and Impact of Blended
Learning. Oakland, CA: Bersin & Associates.
[19] Albalawi, M. S. (2007). Critical Factors Related to The Implementation
of Web-Based Instruction by Higher-Education Faculty at Three
Universities in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Un-Published
Dissertation of Doctor of Education. The University of West Florida.
[20] Stacey, E., & Gerbic, P. (2008). Success Factors for Blended Learning.
Paper presented at the Proceedings ascilite Melbourne 2008.
[21] Sharpe, R., Benfield, G., Roberts, G., & Francis, R. (2006). The
Undergraduate Experience of Blended E-learning: A Review of UK
Literature and Practice. The Higher Education Academy - October
2006. Retrieved from:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/research/Sharpe_Benfield_Roberts_Franci
s.pdf
[22] Littlejohn, A., & Pegler, C. (2007). Preparing for Blended e-Learning.
London: Routledge.
[23] Todd, P. (2010, May 1). Building Base of Intellectual Capital.
Arabnews. An English Daily Newspaper.
[24] Somekh, B. (2007). Pedagogy and Learning with ICT: Researching the
Art of Innovation. London: Routledge, pp.114.
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influenced by the rapid changes in Higher Education within the last
few years. However, there is a lack of studies that look into the future
of blended learning in the Saudi context. The most likely explanation
is that blended learning is relatively new and, with respect to learning
in general, under-researched. This study addresses this gap and
explores the views of lecturers and students towards the future of
blended learning in Saudi Arabia. This study was informed by the
interpretive paradigm that appears to be most appropriate to
understand and interpret the perceptions of students and instructors
towards a new learning environment. While globally there has been
considerable research on the perceptions of e-learning and blended
learning with its different models, there is plenty of space for further
research specifically in the Arab region, and in Saudi Arabia where
blended learning is now being introduced.", keywords = "blended learning, higher education.", volume = "6", number = "3", pages = "294-5", }
