Episode 28: Dr. Michael Barbour, Sacred Heart University
In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Michael Barbour, the Director of Doctoral Studies at Sacred Heart University. Dr. Barbour has been involved in the field of online and blended learning research for over a decade and offers us plenty of insights on how he’s observed the field grow and evolve over that time. He also brings an international perspective, having lived and conducted research in Canada for quite some time. We also talk about how researchers, practitioners, and policymakers can tweak their processes in order to better reflect what’s been demonstrated through research. Be sure to check out his blog.
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