A Blended Institutional Learning Approach for the Higher Education Sustainability

Middle East College, Knowledge Oasis Muscat, Al Rusayl, Muscat, Oman

sujin@mec.edu.om

Abstract

Blended learning approach create more multimodal learner centered learning environment that innovatively shape the instructors’ delivery and students’ learning. The study on the effects of deliberate practice on blended learning sustainability shows the feasible and practical approach for the students connected outside the classroom with cognitive engagement through the successful completion of courses and sharing of knowledge in their future career. This paper highlights the strategic dimensions for blended learning in Higher Education Institutions and the key competencies in Higher Education sustainability that are driven to the blended learning model. Skills, attributes, and competencies are important to determine the successful placement of university graduates. How the advanced technological based learning activity would help the students to acquire those competencies during their course duration has been discussed.