What Is Blended Learning? TeachThought provided a definition of blended learning in the past. Blended Learning is a mixture of learning methods that incorporate multiple teaching modals–most frequently eLearning and traditional face-to-face learning. Why Is Blended Learning Important? Blended learning is important because it breaks down the traditional walls of teaching, ones that don’t work for all students and now with access to present day technologies and resources we can tailor the learning experience for each student. Blended learning also offers flexible time frames that can be personalized to each person, offering them the ability to learn at their own pace. Advantages Of Blended Learning For Teachers Teaching is less expensive to deliver, more affordable and saves time. Blended learning offers flexibility in terms of availability – Anytime, anywhere. In other words, eLearning enables the student to access the materials from anywhere at any time. Access to global resources and materials that meet the students’ level of knowledge and interest. Self-pacing for slow or quick learners reduces stress, increases satisfaction and information retention. E-learning allows more effective interactions between the learners and their instructors through the use of emails, discussion boards and chat room. Students have the ability to track their progress. Students can also learn through a variety of activities that apply to many different learning styles. E-learning could improve the quality of teaching and learning as it supports the face-to-face teaching approaches. Blended learning also improves other factors for the teacher including: More engaged students Better information and feedback on work Team teaching Extended time with students More leadership roles Focus on deeper learning Motivate hard to reach kids New options to teach at home More earning power Individualized professional development plans Advantages Of Blended Learning For Students Increase student interest: when technology is integrated into school lessons, learners are more likely to be interested in, focused on, and excited about the subjects they are studying. Subjects that might be monotonous for some – like math and science, while also increasing information retention. Keep students focused for longer: The use of computers to look up information & data is a tremendous lifesaver, combined with access to resources such as the internet to conduct research. This engagement and interaction with the resources keeps students focused for longer periods then they would be with books or paper resources, this engagement also helps develop learning through exploration and research. Provides student autonomy: The use of eLearning materials increases a student’s ability to set appropriate learning goals and take charge of his or her own learning, which develops an ability that will be translatable across all subjects. Instill a disposition of self-advocacy: Students become self-driven and responsible, tracking their individual achievements, which helps develop the ability to find the resources or get the help they need, self-advocating so they can reach their goals. Promote student ownership: Blended learning instills a sense of ‘student ownership over learning’ which can be a powerful force propelling the learning, It’s this feeling of responsibility that helps the feeling of ownership. Allow instant diagnostic information and student feedback: The ability to rapidly analyze, review and give feedback to student work, gives the teacher the ability to tailor his teaching methods and feedback for each student while improving time efficiency. Enables students to learn at their own pace: Due to the flexibility of blended learning and the ability to access internet resources allows students to learn at their own pace, meaning a teacher can help speed up the learning process or give more advanced resources if necessary. Prepares students for the future: Blended learning offers a multitude of real-world skills, that directly translate into life skills, from: Research skills Self-learning Self-engagement Helps to develop a ‘self-driving force’ Better decision making Offers a larger sense of responsibility Computer literacy
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