Mr. Dennis Simiyu published a paper in a journal titled; “Blended Learning: The Post Covid-19 Solution to Higher Education in Kenya (A Case of KCA University)” in the International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |Volume V, Issue XI, November 2021|ISSN 2454-6186.
Using Michael Porter’s (2008) Five Forces model that gives organizations and firms room to practice their competitive position according to co-ordinates of power and threats, and useful lens for analyzing strategic moves of players in KCA University and other institutions of higher learning.
The paper strongly suggests that since institutions of higher learning in Kenya have embraced remote assessment and engagement of students during the COVID-19 pandemic period, it is significant for Kenyan universities and colleges to plan for post-COVID-19 pandemic and any other wind blowing that might arise later. The article examines with reasons why blended learning should be used as the post-COVID-19 solution to teaching and learning in higher education, particularly, Kenyan Higher Education with KCA University as a case study.
