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.
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Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. The e-learning corner; Alan Hoskin (learning adviser) in the foreground, some guy in a blue shirt at my desk, Rob Stowell (our video guy) arriving, Herbert Thomas (group leader), Lei Zhang (elearning developer/sysadmin)".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "E-learning group had one bay of desks to work from for 3 weeks".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team meet at a staff member's home on Wairakei Road to plan their return to work. The photographer comments, "E-Learning team: Susan Tull, Jess Hollis".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office space in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "E-Learning group meeting; Jess Hollis, Antoine Monti, Susan Tull, Alan Hoskin, Herbert Thomas".
A new way to get students left classroom-less by the Christchurch earthquake back into school is proving successful.
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team meet at a staff member's home on Wairakei Road. The photographer comments, "E-Learning and Library staff plan for a return to UC. L-R Heather Jenks, Alison McIntyre, Susan Tull, Jess Hollis".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team meet at a staff member's home on Wairakei Road. The photographer comments, "E-Learning team & library staff meet for a briefing and to plan a return to work. L-R Herbert Thomas, Alan Hoskin, Anne Scott".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office space in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "E-Learning group meeting; Jess Hollis, Antoine Monti, Susan Tull, Alan Hoskin, Herbert Thomas, Nikki Saunders. Paul Nicholls at rear by window".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. Alison McIntyre, manager of the liaison librarians, and Herbert Thomas, e-learning team leader, discussing support for teachers".
A crack in a wall of the University of Canterbury Electronic Learning Media team's offices.
Lei Zhang, a member of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team, in their temporary office in the University Printery building. The photographer comments, "The University restarts its teaching, and the techies in e-learning move out of NZi3. We are sharing an office at the printery building. Richard Holliday and Aimee Leaning do their pre-press and outsourcing work, while Lei configures a new video streaming system".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team, Jess Hollis, Alan Hoskin, Paul Nicholls and Susan Tull, in their temporary office in the NZi3 building. The photographer comments, "University of Canterbury administration all fits into one building! Well, sort of. Jess with laptop on side desk, Paul the same on the other side, Susan getting sorted, Alan on the phone. Another day in the e-learning corner".
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team in their temporary office in the NZi3 building.
Members of the University of Canterbury's E-Learning team Lei Zhang and Jess Hollis in their temporary office in the University Printery building. The photographer comments, "The University restarts its teaching, and the techies in e-learning move out of NZi3. Our end of the temporary office; Lei, my desk in the corner, Jess in the other corner (with a window to the admin/reception desk between us), Paul's desk right foreground. (He's home with a cold.)