Blended learning: Emerging best practices in allied health workforce development

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Submitted by Barbara F. Brandt on Nov 10, 2014 - 2:03pm CST

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To remain dynamic and viable, academic institutions preparing the future workforce need to convert to a more accessible and convenient pathway for students. The need for responsiveness is especially true when considering strategies to prepare an allied health workforce in areas of shortages and to meet the needs of the underserved. A blended or hybrid learning model that strategically uses web-based and face-to-face teaching/learning methods is an innovative and strategic way that promotes learner-centered higher education and facilitates a higher learning experience. A model and emerging best practices for implementation are presented from our experience at the Center for Allied Health Programs at the University of Minnesota.

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Barbara F. Brandt
Cindee Quake-Rapp
Janet Shandeling
Donna Spannaus-Martin
Peggy Martin
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