Exploration on the current research on Chinese K-12 blended learning: a content analysis on ICBL Conference papers

Abstract

K-12 blended learning has become a real fashionable topic in education research. However, the context of K-12 blended learning should not be ignored. In this article, texts from International Conference Blended Learning will be selected as sample texts to analysis. Through content analysis, it appears that K-12 blended learning in Chinese research has its characteristics. First, the theme is diverse and inclusive. Second, methods applied in the research is various. Finally, the trend of Chinese K-12 blendedlearning shows an optimistic development, in which scholars have more global perspective and gradually attempt to explore more possibility of applying theories in local practice.