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• How will a blended learning model improve student experience?
  In the past decade, communication technologies and effective learning management tools have led to an explosion of online learning for both academic and training purposes.
  The introduction of new learning approaches such as online and mobile learning and new generation learning spaces are challenging traditional methods of learning and changing the way students are interacting and learning in educational environments.
  However, it has been argued that the integration of online learning environments in academia could be detrimental to effectiveness of teaching by institutions. Due to this, a blended learning model has emerged – blending physical and virtual environments.
  While many learning institutions are incorporating a blended learning model into their teaching strategy, the term is still relatively new therefore leaving many to question how the mixing of online and mobile learning with face to face interaction will actually improve student experience now and in the long term.
  Technology IQ recently interviewed key industry professionals to discover what blended learning actually is, the impact of Blended Learning in the current educational environment and how it will improve and enhance student experience .
  
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Videos

Technology IQ's Interview with Mike Keppell, Director, The Flexible Learning Institute, CSU
Technology IQ Interviews Mike Keppell about who is involved in the design process of a new learning space, strategies that CSU has used to ensure that the learning vision and design principles are consistently enforced throughout a project and how blended learning is enabling universities to improve student experience.

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Technology IQ's Interview with Steve Johnston, Strategic Procurement Manager, CAUDIT
Technology IQ Interviews Steve Johnston about what is considered best practice when integrating new technology into learning spaces, how new technologies are changing and the impact that blended learning is having on the student experience.

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Interview

• Technology IQ's Interview with Professor Richard Constantine Pro Vice-Chancellor (Information Services) and Chief Information Officer, Flinders University
  Technology IQ Interviews Professor Richard Constantine about the governance of the implementation and long term use of a blended learning model, how blended learning elements such as online learning, mobile learning and new generation learning spaces will improve student experience and the future of education in Australia.

Podcasts

• Technology IQ's Interview with Margaret Mazzolini, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Teaching, Victoria University
  Technology IQ Interviews Margaret Mazzolini about the definition of blended learning, what she considers to be the main driving force behind the move towards a blended learning model and how blended learning will improve student experience
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• Technology IQ's Interview with Kent Anderson, Pro Vice Chancellor (International), University of Adelaide
  Technology IQ Interviews Kent Anderson about his experience in implementing blended learning for the Asia educational market, why gaining stakeholder buy in in the process is so important to the success of implementing a blended learning model and how the benefits of blended learning can be communicated effectively to students and staff.
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• Technology IQ's Interview with Melissa Davis, Coordinator of First Year Experience, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University
  Technology IQ Interviews Melissa Davis about the driving force behind the move towards a blended learning model, the impact the changing demographic of students in recent years is having on student learning environments and the challenges that might arise when moving towards a blended learning environment.
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• Technology IQ's Interview with Geoff Mitchell, Director of Learning Environments and Technology Services, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
  Technology IQ Interviews Geoff Mitchell about the benefits of blended learning environments, strategies QUT has implemented to effectively develop and integrate OWL throughout the university and how technology can be used to engage and motivate students.
  
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