Blended learning plays an important role in many tertiary institutions but little has been written about the implementation of blended learning in times of adversity, natural disaster or crisis. This paper describes how, in the wake of the 22 February Canterbury earthquake, five teacher educators responded to crisis-driven changing demands and changing directions. Our narratives describe how blended learning provided students in initial teacher education programmes with some certainty and continuity during a time of civil emergency. The professional learning generated from our experiences provides valuable insights for designing and preparing for blended learning in times of crisis, as well as developing resilient blended learning programmes for the future.
Computer Workrooms in Otakaro at College of Education.
A222 Computer Lab in Otakaro at College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers construct the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Workers constructing the temporary classrooms at the College of Education.
Printing information for Computer Workrooms in Otakaro at College of Education.
A class underway in Avon 205 at the College of Education.
A class underway in Avon 205 at the College of Education.
A class underway in Avon 205 at the College of Education.
A class underway in Avon 205 at the College of Education.
A class underway in Avon 205 at the College of Education.
Students study in a Computer Workrooms in Otakaro at College of Education.
A worker helps construct a temporary classroom at the College of Education.
Piles propped up while the cement dries at the College of Education.
A worker helps construct a temporary classroom at the College of Education.
Students study in a Computer Workrooms in Otakaro at College of Education.
Laws 205 classes being taught in Otakaro at the College of Education.
A worker helps construct a temporary classroom at the College of Education.
A worker helps construct a temporary classroom at the College of Education.
A worker helps construct a temporary classroom at the College of Education.
Students study in a Computer Workrooms in Otakaro at College of Education.
Laws 205 classes being taught in Otakaro at the College of Education.