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Blended learning - its challenges and future by Manjot Kaur (2013) -…
Blended learning - its challenges and future by Manjot Kaur (2013)
Definitions: Blended learning is the organic blending of carefully chosen and compatible in-person and online learning methods and technologies (Graham, 2006).
Blended learning incorporates the elements of live instruction and classroom interaction to encourage meaningful reflection, and differentiate instruction for each different learning styles of learners.
Components
Learning Environment
Can be synchronous or asynchronous
Goal: To achieve the instructional aim and learning objectives to gain beneficial aspects of each setting.
Media
The choice of a particular media may have an impact on how you create the material to benefit from its special features.
Examples, not limited to technology, e.g. standalone, asynchronous, or synchronous online training; performance support tools (knowledge management tools); traditional classroom; labs; other "hands-on" experiences; reading assignments; CD-ROMs; or other self-paced learning.
Instructional
To choose the most effective instructional strategies to support the learning objectives. These techniques, which are the byproducts of learning objectives, ensure that learning objectives are met and make learning transfer easier.
Challenges
Technical
Organisational
Instructional design
Advantages of Blended Learning
a change from passive to active learning.
enables students to access information and study in a variety of ways.
The educator can generate a high degree of engagement, accountability, and accurate assessment via interactive content.
The learning materials can be customised by the teacher.
greater adaptability and accessibility without compromising direct communication.
Synchronous instructional methods
Conventional classrooms, online classrooms, practise laboratories for using live products, interactive chat rooms, and coaching.
Live classroom: In conventional classroom settings, instructors and students can interact in person.
Benefits:
Enables the distribution of previously unpublished works.
Peers and specialists are available to learners.
Group practise and discussion can be interesting and give a topic more interest.
Encourages teacher-centered approaches.
Drawbacks:
High cost if students have to travel to the class.
Takes up lengthy periods of the students' time.
Learners are prone to passivity and distraction.
Virtual classroom: Teachers and students can both be in various locations at once, and the event can be recorded for later viewing.