Blended learning

Blended learning

1. formal education program

   • delivery of content
     • instruction via digital
       • online media
     • computer mediated-activities
       • training setting
         • practical for specific job
   • professional development
     • particular skill
       • effectiveness in classroom

2. Terminology

   • not firmly established
     • blended learning methodology
       • blended learning systems
   • EPIC learning
   • combine face to face intructions
   • physical co-presence

3. History

   • one instrutor can teach many people
     • innovation and offered coursework from elementary to college level
       • platforms for blended learning

4. Model

   • a redundant term
   • classified into six models
     • instruction and augments with digital tools
       • independent online study
         • face to face consultation and support
           • take traditional classes as well
             • augment their traditional learning with online coursework
           • entire course through an online platforms with possible check-in.
             • made available if necessary
       • face to face classroom time

5. Advantages

   • reportedly more effectivethan purely face to face or purely online classes
   • high levels of student achievement more effective than face to face learning
   • teachers now can streamline their instruction to help all students reach their full potential
   • facilitate a simultaneous independent and collaborative learning experience
   • to improve student attitudes toward learning
   • students were able to better evaluate their understanding of course material
     • have the potential reduce educational expenses
       • the opportunity for data collection and customization of instruction and assessment as two major benefits of this approach
       • to reallocate resources to boost student achievement outcomes
     • student logins and work times are also measured to ensure accountability

6. Disadvantage

   • that can be challenging is group work because of difficultieswith management in an online setting
   • only half of students watched the lecture videos on a regular basis and nearly 40% of student watched several weeks worth of video in one sitting
   • when electronic media are used, in comparison to traditional assessments

7. Community

   • discussions can be held to better aid students
   • many schools used this online tool for online classes, classwork, question & answer forums and other school related work
   • compared and showed similar results from that of Alcoholics Anonymous and Weight Watcher