Transforming Indian higher education through blended learning approach

Abstract

The traditional Indian higher education needs a smooth but sustainable transformation. But, this transformation must occur taking our society, culture and economy into consideration. Blended learning approach can be the pathway of success towards that direction. Sloan has aptly stated, “Blended learning is the sleeping giant that will transform higher education pedagogically, culturally and institutionally.” Blended learning means the comprehensive instructional approach for providing socialized, constructivist and sustainable learning experiences through the meaningful integration of face-to-face interactions and e-learning techniques. This approach will be able to make learning process more efficient, easy, socialized, well-organized and Professional. Through this approach, we can bring the dream of time relevant, quality assured and student centered higher education for the new Millennium in reality. This will be the first step of education towards making India a superpower.