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Blended Learning:Systems combining face-to-face instruction with computer…
Blended Learning:Systems combining face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated instruction
What is blended learning
Definition
Educational drivers
Cut Costs?
Improve quality?
Widen Participation?
Student expectations
Challenges of designing blended learning
Role of live interaction: What conditions are important that involve face-to-face interactions
Role of learner choice: Online components can require a substantial degree of self-discipline. Is it appropriate for every cohort?
Models for support and training: Additional supports for students and instructors to enable use of blended learning.
Digital divide: Is it suitable for every demographic?
Categories of Blended learning systems
Enhancing blends
Incremental changes to pedagogy
Enabling blends
Primarily address issues of access and convenience
Transforming blends
Radical Transformation of pedagogy
Devising blended e-learning activities
Synchronous
: Real-time activities, video conferences, chat, synchronous e-learning software
Asynchronous
: E-mails, message boards, webcourses etc.
Strategies to provide feedback and assess on-line activities
Strengths and weaknesses compared to face-to-face approaches
Computer mediated environment
Weaknesses
Does not encourage spontaneity
Procrastination
Lack of human connection
Strengths
Students can contribute at a time and place suitable to them
Depth of reflection
Enhanced Participation as time and place constraints are removed
Student and educator views/experiences