Blended Learning

The definition of blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns: (1) at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace; (2) at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; (3) and the modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience. The majority of blended-learning programs resemble one of four models: Rotation, Flex, A La Carte, and Enriched Virtual. The Rotation model includes four sub-models: Station Rotation, Lab Rotation, Flipped Classroom, and Individual Rotation.

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Below is the activity in blended learning in the form of infographic:

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Blended learning has some advantages(pros) and disadvantages(cons), they are:

Pros:

• Provides for individualized support for the students
• students can access material at anytime, anywhere, to review the material
• provides richer, more interactive learning experiences
• provides more time for collaboration with the students and teachers
• parents have access to what students are doing - better communication and support
• studies show it increases student and teacher productivity, improves teaching and learning, and provides more and better data, and helps customize learning.
• more and more colleges and even workplaces are using this model
• gives students more time to learn - extends the learning beyond the end of the school day

Cons:

• Teachers will need time to create and/or select content.
• Teachers will need training on using this method of instruction to make it effective
• students will need to be shown how to access, use the technology and what is expected of them
• Students need to be able to do work outside of school hours

• do they have access to technology at home?
• do they have access to internet at home?
• do they have other things that take up their time (job, etc.)
• students need to be self-directed to work at home

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