Blended Learning

Blended Learning

1. TERMINOLOGY

   • often used interchangeably in research literature
   • 2006 - learning systems that "combine face-to-face instruction with computer mediated instruction
   • involves "combining Internet and digital media with established classroom forms that require the physical co-presence of teacher and students.

2. History

   • Technology-based training
     • an alternative to instructor-led training
       • Mainframe-based training
         • CD-ROMs emerged as a dominant form
           • Online

3. MODEL

   • Face-to-face driver
   • Rotation
   • Flex
   • Labs
   • Self-blend
   • Online-driver

4. ADVANTAGES

   • more effective
   • result in high levels of student achievement
   • student can work on their own
   • reduce educational expenses
   • for data collection and customization of instruction and assessment
   • allows students to work at their own pace
   • effective ways for personalized learning

5. DISADVANTAGES

   • difficulties with management in an online setting for group work
   • tools need to be up to date
   • tool need to be easy to use
   • tools need to be reliable

6. A formal education program through delivery of content/instruction via digital and online media

   • DEFINITION