Title: Investigating the experiences and perceptions of teachers and students about blended learning during COVID-19: a case study in a Singapore school

Authors: Vasheela Mumtaj; Qiyun Wang

Addresses: National Institute of Education, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616, Singapore ' National Institute of Education, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616, Singapore

Abstract: In this research, a survey was conducted with a group of students and teachers from a neighbourhood primary school in Singapore to investigate about their experiences and perceptions about blended learning. The results show that both teachers and students agreed that blended learning aided learning. However, they did not prefer blended learning to traditional face-to-face learning. Teachers felt that they were not able to get the attention of all students during blended learning. As such, they felt that students should be more self-directed and well educated about the various IT tools. Students felt that they were unable to clarify their doubts with their teachers and peers during blended learning. As such, there should be better communication facilities for them to communicate with their teachers and peers.

Keywords: interaction; ICT; engagement; home- based learning; COVID-19 pandemic.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSMILE.2023.131515

International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 2023 Vol.7 No.1, pp.45 - 55

Received: 10 Nov 2021
Accepted: 28 Jan 2022
Published online: 15 Jun 2023 *

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