Blended- Learning Approach for Ethiopian Education System : In Case of Second Generation University

Abstract

Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are striving to provide effective learning experiences to address the needs of the digitally-oriented generation of learners. Blended learning has emerged as a solution to address these needs and has been adopted by various universities in developed country. However, not all Ethiopian second Generation University adopts blended-learning. Blended-learning refers to the systematic integration of online and face-to-face engagement to support and enhance meaningful interaction between students, teachers and resources. Blended learning offers many potential advantages and disadvantages that will largely depend on the quality of the learning design and model. Blended learning gives students with special educational needs the benefits of both online learning and in-person instruction. The paper proffered workable recommendation for implementing a blended-learning environment. In conclusion, the paper recommends that since Ethiopia is one of from developing countries must be intentional about skills acquisition so as to be well equipped to join their counterparts in other developed climes to play a significant and principal role in the ever dynamic sophisticated learning environment.