Blended learning

Blended learning

Blended Learning is combining multiple learning components and learning events to create a meaningful learning.Blended learning combines online with face-to-face learning. The goal of blended learning is to provide the most efficient and effective instruction experience by combining delivery modalities

Model  1: Face-to-Face Driver: Face-to-face teachers deliver most of the curricula

They use online resources to supplement or remediate

Model 2: Rotation :For each course, students rotate on a fixed schedule between online and Face-to-face. Sometimes online part is remote

Model #3: Flex: Online platform delivers most curricula. F2F teachers provide flexible, as-needed support

Model #4: Online Lab: Online platform delivers entire course, but in brick-and-mortar lab or classroom. Paraprofessionals supervise the course.

Model #5: Self-Blend: Individual student takes online classes. The online learning is remote. The traditional learning is brick-and-mortar

Model #6: Online Driver: Online platform and teacher deliver all curricula. Students work mostly remotely.F2F check-ins are optional or required

  Blended Learning Advantages

·        Course access at one’s convenience and flexible completion

·        Reduction in physical class time

·        Promotes independent learning

·        Multiple ways to accomplish course objectives

·        Increased opportunities for human interaction, communication, & contact among students

Blended Learning Disadvantages

·        Students have trouble managing time

·        Problems with technology at the beginning (try too much)

·        Poor integration or planning

·        Good ideas but lack of time, money, & support