LECTURERS OVERCOMING CHALLENGES USING TEACHING STRATEGIES AND DIGITAL TOOLS TO IMPLEMENT BLENDED LEARNING AT A PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN SOUTH AFRICA.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution has ushered in an era where technology significantly impacts various aspects of life, including higher education. Blended learning, which combines synchronous and asynchronous learning, has gained popularity as a pedagogical approach. However, its effective implement...

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Publicado en:South African Journal of Higher Education Vol. 40; no. 2; pp. 316 - 334
Autores principales: Govender, T., Verne, S.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Sabinet Online Limited Apr2026
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