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  1. Michael Dal, Univeristy of Iceland, Iceland
Wednesday, March 28 12:10-12:30 PM Edison C

Abstract: This paper discusses the question if the flipped approach successfully can be an integrated part of blended and distance learning in teacher education where student collaboration is mandatory. Also, it discusses what competence the teacher needs to have beforehand to use the flipped approach. In the spring of 2017, a research was conducted among teachers and students at the University of Iceland. The aim of the research was to find out if and then how teachers use the flipped approach in blended learning and how distance learners collaborate. In the study, both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used. A ...