Blended Learnings

Blended Learnings

1. What is?

   • Blended learning systems combine face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated instruction. Graham
   • the thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences. Garrison and Kanuka

2. Models of blended learning conceptualizations

   • The inclusive conceptualization
     • Emphasizes that blended learning should be viewed in an inclusive way. Based on a literature review, the three most common types of blended learning were: combining instructional modalities (or delivery media), combining instructional methods and combining faceto-face and online instruction (Graham 2006).
   • The quality conceptualization
     • Emphasizes the improvement of quality, or other positive effects, by thoughtfully integrating benefits of face-to-face and online learning. As noted above, Garrison and Kanuka (2004) defined blended learning as Bthe thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences^
   • The quantity conceptualization
     • Emphasizes the quantity of face-to-face and online learning. As previously mentioned, Allen and Seaman (2010) defined a blended learning course as follows: a course that blends online and face-to-face delivery. A substantial proportion of the content is delivered online, typically uses online discussions, and typically has a reduced number of face-to-face meetings
   • The synchronus conceptualization
     • Emphasizes teaching and learning that occur in real-time and include both campus and online learners. Blended synchronous learning has been defined as follows: learning and teaching where remote students participate in face-to-face classes by means of rich-media synchronous technologies such as video conferencing, web conferencing, or virtual worlds
   • The digital classroom conceptualization
     • Emphasizes the use of online technologies in the classroom. Blended learning is commonly used to describe the use of digital technology in the classroom. Many such studies are conducted in K-12 settings, although there are also such papers from higher education settings. An example is a study where students accessed multimedia lessons by using a tablet computer and earphones that they received when entering the classroom
   • Other conceptualization
     • Blended learning requires two or more different kinds of things that can then be mixed. They identified the following different types of mixes: mixing e-learning with traditional learning, mixing online learning with face-to-face, mixing media, mixed contexts, mixing theories of learning, mixed learning objectives and mixed pedagogics.