INVITE SPEAKERS
Dr. Amirrudin Kamsin
University Malaya, Malaysia
Speech Title: Challenges
in Blended Learning
Abstract: Blended learning is widely
regarded as an approach that combines the
benefits afforded by face-to-face and online
learning components. However, this approach of
combining online with face-to-face instructional
components has raised concerns over the years.
Several studies have highlighted the overall
challenges of blended learning mode of
instruction, but there has been no clear
understanding of the challenges that exist in
the online component of blended learning. Thus,
a systematic review of literature was conducted
with the aim of identifying the challenges in
the online component of blended learning from
students, teachers, and educational institutions
perspectives. Self-regulation challenges and
challenges in using learning technology are the
key challenges that students face. Teachers’
challenges are mainly on the use of technology
for teaching. Challenges in the provision of
suitable instructional technology and effective
training support to teachers are the main
challenges faced by educational institutions.
This review highlights the need for further
investigations to address students, teachers,
and educational institutions’ challenges in
blended learning. In addition, we proposed some
recommendations for future research.
Biography: Amirrudin Kamsin is a Senior
Lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science and
Information Technology, and the Acting Director
and Deputy Director (ODL and Professional
Programme) at the University of Malaya Centre
for Continuing Education (UMCCed), University of
Malaya, Malaysia. He received his BIT
(Management) in 2001 and MSc in Computer
Animation in 2002 from University of Malaya and
Bournemouth University, UK respectively. He
obtained his PhD in Computer Science from
University College London (UCL) in 2014. His
research areas include human-computer
interaction (HCI), authentication systems,
e-learning, mobile applications, serious game,
augmented reality and mobile health services.
