Possibilities of Applying the Blended Learning Approach in the Faculty of Information Technology

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology have added many values to the educational process. Several approaches have been developed for this purpose, including e-learning, distance learning, and recently blended learning (a combination of traditional face-to-face learning and pure online learning). They are also referred to as an educational style that requires the student to interact with the student, and the professor with the student either face-to-face or online. This study examines the possibility of applying the blended learning approach in the University of Benghazi - Faculty of Information System, based on the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward this approach from the perspective of students and instructors. Consequently, this research tries to find out if blended learning has been accepted by them and aims to assess the knowledge of faculty of information technology students and instructors regarding blended learning. Additional Key Words and Phrases: Information technology, Blended Learning, face-to-face, E-learning