Implementing Blended Learning Policies and Programs for Crisis Preparedness

To ensure educational continuity and resilience, educators implement blended learning policies and programs in the face of crises. Blended learning, which combines traditional face-to-face instruction with digital and remote learning tools, offers a flexible and adaptive approach that can sustain learning when schools are disrupted by emergencies. By implementing blended learning frameworks, educational systems can better prepare for and respond to crises, minimizing learning loss and promoting equitable access to education. By exploring the strategic development and implementation of blended learning policies and programs, organizations can develop proactive measures for crisis preparedness and long-term educational transformation. Implementing Blended Learning Policies and Programs for Crisis Preparedness explores how crises influence educators in the use of technology for hybrid or fully remote teaching. It examines the effectiveness of digital tools for blended learning policymaking and crisis response. Covering topics such as education technology, remote schools, and digital technology, this book is an excellent resource for educators, administrators, academicians, and researchers.

Hemant Chittoo has more than 30 years' experience in different Tertiary Education Institutions in Mauritius and has been a visiting Faculty for Universities in UK, India and Australia. He is a Professor, Researcher, Consultant in the field of Management. He has led the School of Business, Management and Finance for 6 years and has been the Ag. Director General of the University of Technology, Mauritius for nearly 2 years, among other major functions he has held like providing his services to Boards of Directors of various organizations. He has managed several crisis situations successfully. Dr. Chittoo has also provided consultancy services to the World Bank, the UNICEF, CIDA, CAFRAD, British American Tobacco, SME, Competition Commission, Nigerian Mortgage Re-financing Company, and a number of Companies in Mauritius. He has written 3 reports for the Government of Mauritius, several book chapters, more than 80 articles in refereed journals, some 50 conference papers assessed scores of Doctoral degrees and successfully supervised a dozen PhDs. He has also been invited as keynote speaker in a number of international conferences. Leading education and strategy at the University of Technology, Mauritius, Dr. Chittoo has participated in the formulation of the National Strategic Foresight Exercise 2050 for Mauritius and has been member of different National level Committees for the Government of Mauritius. He has insights into a number of sectors in Mauritius