Blended learning

Blended learning

1. It can be defined as

   • combinig instructional modalities
     • due to ambiguity defined all learning systems
       • does not get the essence
   • combinig instructonal methods influence of media
     • Due to ambiguity defined all learning systems
   • combining face to face and online instruction
     • combination of to historically separate models
       • computer based
       • central role
         • traditional clasess
       • As different method and media
     • suply educational need to
       • different audience and contexts
     • uses
       • teacher directed enviroment
         • face to face interaction
           • live synchronous
             • priority in human interaction
       • self paced
         • asynchronous
           • learning material interactions

2. Why blende?

   • pedagogiacl richness
   • access to knowledge
   • social interaction
     • Reaching large globally audience
   • Cost-benefit
     • consistent
       • Content delivery
     • Reduction
       • Physical infraestructure
   • Best of both worlds
     • Improves pedagogy
       • increases levels of active learning
       • peer to peer learning strategies
       • Learner centered
       • Face to face classes
         • focused on
           • active learning
           • experiences
     • Flexibility
       • It can be reach from people that performe other activities in their lives
       • provides balance
         • Flexible learning and human interaction

3. Blended models

   • Activity level blending
     • learning activity contains
       • face to face and virtual elements
         • thanks to
           • technological tools
             • learning activities more authentic
   • Course level
     • It entails a combination
       • distinct face to face and virtual
         • Time manangment
           • Time blocks
             • sequenced chronologically
           • activities that overlap in time
   • Program level blending
     • degree program level
       • participants choose a mix
         • prescribed by the program
           • however
             • allows a decision
   • Institutional blended
     • at the beginning and end of the course
       • online activities in between
         • face to face reduceed time

4. Challenges

   • The role of live interaction
     • Some students preferences
       • greater value to face to face
         • socialization
   • The role of learner
     • self-regulation,
       • convinience and access
         • autonomy
           • regulation of time
             • procastination
   • Models for support and training
     • Increased demand on instructor time
     • Providing learners technological skills
     • change perspectives about BL
     • training instructors in the needed skills for BL
   • Digital devide
     • it may be seen that favors specific contexts
       • should be concived education for the masses
   • Cultural adaptation
     • customazing material
       • distributing relevant and meningful material
   • Balance between innovation and production
     • due to changes in technology
       • it is more difficult to find balance
         • However the most impartant question in BL
           • How to do it effective

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