Abstract
There is an increasing number of academics supporting the increased use of
digital technologies in teaching and learning. The purpose of the chapter is to identify
the challenges and opportunities associated with online/blended teaching learning in a
pure educational setting. We identify many opportunities that will sustain BL globally.
These opportunities include student participation, a rise in students’ interest, flexibility,
repetitive learning, increased reach, fun, critical thinking, effective use of instructors'
time, a personal approach, a tailored training experience, educating future generations
of children, improved communication, better-utilizing classes, giving students
autonomy, a cost-effective approach, instilling a self-supporting mindset, and the
chance to collect data. It also identified several challenges, such as technology
investment/cost, working knowledge of the current technology, expensive software,
and cognitive burden. It was concluded that BL offers a way to combine online
learning's innovative and technological improvements with the engagement and
involvement that comes with a traditional classroom setting. To maintain a good
momentum in studying a digital world, educators and students need technological
support. It is recommended that the integrated Moodle learning management system
may be used to build an understanding of technologies in a more holistic and embodied
way.