Blended learning (BL) tools are increasingly used in higher education (HE) due to global technological advancements. BL tools for this study are online tools integrated with face-to-face teaching that support program management and expedite some educational processes like assignment submission. Importantly, BL can enhance the development of…

In higher education, teaching and learning are undergoing a variety of innovations that involve the use of technology through blended learning. This pedagogical approach has been popular and expanding quickly in institutions internationally with a shift in focus from the technological aspects of learning management systems to theoretical…

This case study of one communication department, which moved into offering their undergraduate program online, illustrates the innovative methods that the faculty employed in order to meet student demand for their courses. The faculty faced challenges related to meeting the needs of both their online and face-to-face students, to being asked to…

This action research project examined satisfaction levels and self-perceived barriers of distance learning faculty. It included methods of providing professional development opportunities for educators who teach online and hybrid courses. This solution-oriented investigation included problem identification, systematic data collection, reflection,…