A blended learning strategy: reimagining the post-Covid-19 architectural education
Purpose The present work reviews the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on architecture education (AE), with the aim of discussing the interaction and integration of technology-based models. Design/methodology/approach Different research methods were used to achieve the research purposes including an online survey, semistructured interviews, observations and reviewing recent literature. The study proposes a theoretical framework to investigate blended learning (BL) approaches in AE, based on the blended teaching–learning continuum, the growth of online delivery mode and technology integration and the gradual responsibility adopted for the current Covid-19 pandemic. Findings The study proposes a vision to reimagine post-Covid-19 education and the required BL strategy to provide a theoretical framework that integrates the instructional models required to be investigated by instructors. Research limitations/implications The research findings are based on a theoretical approach not tested practically. A further detailed investigation is required. Thus, the road to reimagining the post-Covid-19 AE is still evolving. Social implications As faculty members, one should take steps toward preparing BL strategies. These strategies present other alternatives to continue teaching and learning while keeping safe in any other emergency in education. In this work, an overview of BL approaches, continuum and related technological and instructional models has been shaped to propose a new vision to post-Covid-19 AE. Originality/value This paper responds directly to the initiated call on the pandemic's effect on traditional education by taking a pedagogical perspective. The study presents a holistic BL strategy and proposes a new theoretical and instructional model to design a suitable and balanced BL environment in AE.
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2021
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Authors: | Megahed, Naglaa ; Hassan, Asmaa |
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Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research. - Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 1938-7806, ZDB-ID 2433361-X. - Vol. 16.2021, 1, p. 184-202
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Publisher: |
Emerald Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Architecture | Blended learning | Covid-19 | Education | Online | Technology |
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