Academic literacy development

A multiple perspectives approach to blended learning

Abstract

This paper describes how the interaction of different research perspectives – multiliteracies, academic literacy, student engagement – combined with the practicality of an open source software environment has influenced the implementation of a blended approach to student learning development. It discusses affordances and constraints that we have faced in our instructional context, describes the changes that have been implemented, and reflects on the value of a multiple perspectives approach to creating a blended learning academic support environment.