Blended Learning

Blended Learning

1. Terminology

   • Interchangeable literature
   • Not firmly established until about the start of 21st century
   • Widely diverged
   • Interactive learning centers
   • Combined internet and digital media

2. History

   • Technology-based training
   • PLATO
     • Developed by the University of Illinois and Control Data
   • Mainframe
     • Based training
   • Learning management system
     • Facilitate progress tracking
   • , Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee
     • Used CD-ROMs to provide training for personnel
   • KHAN academy
     • Used in classrooms to serve as platforms
   • CD-ROMs
     • Dominant form of providing technology-based learning

3. Models

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

4. Advantages

   • Result in high levels
   • Students work on their own new concepts
   • More effective
   • Collaborative learning experience
   • Improve student attitudes
   • Better evaluate their understanding

5. Disadvantages

   • Meaningful impact on the learning experience
   • Significant barrier for students attempting to get access to the course materials
   • Difficulties with management in an online setting
   • Students falling behind on the materials

6. Community

   • Develop a better feel for an online community
   • Virtual Learning Environment
     • Connect professors with students

7. Digital Natives

   • Adept users of technology

8. Definition

   • Formal education program
     • Learn via digital and online media
   • Professional development and training setting