BLENDED LEARNING

 BLENDED LEARNING           PPT

               Blended learning is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or pace.While students still attend "brick-and-mortar" schools with a teacher present, face-to-face classroom practices are combined with computer-mediated- activities regarding content and delivery.Blended learning is also used in professional development and training settings.

               It combines both – face to face and online communication between learners and educators.Due to this combination, students can work with tutors when they are at school, as well as use additional online resources at home. In class they can ask teachers for some help, and work on their projects and papers at home, using online materials. Having these materials at hand, they also use online methods of communication with teachers to get support and advice outside the class.

 For example,student learns about algebra from his teacher,then goes to the computer lab to practice algebra questions using a math program.Flipped classroom is also an example of blended learning.

ADVANTAGES OF BLENDED LEARNING 

• Self - paced learning 

               Blended learning allows students to   learn at their own pace.This enables gifted            students to run ahead and explore  their full potential.And places less pressure on slower        students and those with busy schedules.

•Anything,Anywhere, Anytime 

                Blended learning gives students access to ideas from anywhere in the world anytime .

•More one- on -one teaching

      Online platform reduces a teachers time spent addressing the class.As well as marking and collecting student data.This gives teachers more time to spend with individual students , particularly those struggling.

•Deeper learning

           Algorithm often track students performance and set unique lesson agendas for students based on their strengths and interests.These encourages students to drive deeper on ideas that excite them most.

•Instant feedback 

             Many online platforms automatically mark students work providing students with instant feedback.It means students know if they are on the right track or not.Which allows them to move through activity at a quicker pace.

 • Student exposure to technology 

• Flexibility

• Day to day monitoring of student progress.

• Wider opportunities to engage in

    learning

• Provides more interactive educational          

   experience

DISADVANTAGE OF BLENDED LEARNING 

•Cost of technology and maintenance

•Learners must have basic technology knowledge or a willingness to learn.One of the key issues is the technological literacy, which can be a real problem for teachers. Not all digital resources are reliable and easy to use.

•The technology required (computers,smart gadgets,internet,etc.)are not accessible to many individuals 

•It makes teachers over work.  There is a great deal of additional work for teachers involved in all stages of blended learning. They have to broaden their horizons, pick the most suitable syllabus, and apply significantly more time and effort to find the right balance between online and face-to-face learning. Unfortunately, not all of them are willing to do so.

•Technological issues