Towards a strategic approach to the introduction of blended learning: challenges faced and lessons learned

Despite overwhelming support in recent literature (eg, Garrison & Kanuka, 2004) for a wide-spread acceptance of technology in learning and teaching, academics are still challenged with finding effective ways to incorporate technology into pedagogic practice (Arbaugh, 2008). This study reports on the challenges faced within a UK business school in implementing a faculty-wide blended learning strategy. The value of this research is to increase the understanding of the issues affecting strategic implementation of blended learning. Many higher education institutions are going through similar transformations, trying to incorporate technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learning