Blended Learning

Blended Learning is learning that is facilitated by the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning, and founded on transparent communication amongst all parties involved with a course. (Heinze, A. and C. Procter (2004))

Blended Learning

is a combination of

• different styles of learning,

• different modes of delivery and

• different models of teaching.

Different styles of learning

Methods

• Learning by itself• Informal learning• Teletutoring

Asynchronious

Synchronious

• Face-to-face lesson• Groupwork

Different modes of delivery

Media

• CD-ROM• Printmedia• Video / TV

Offline

• Newsgroups• eMail• Chat• Videoconference• Applications• Websites• Podcast / Videocast

Online

Different models of teaching

Theories

• Drill and practice• Textpresentation

Behaviourism

Cognitivism• Tutorial Systems• Adaptive Systems

Constructivism

• Simulations• Pedagogical games• Microworlds

Example:

Guitarplaying lesson

Method :: Synchronious :: Face-to-face lesson

Method :: Asynchronious :: Learning by itself

Media :: Online :: Videocast

Method :: Asynchronious :: Learning by itself

Media :: Offline :: Video

Method :: Asynchronious :: Learning by itself

Media :: Online :: Website

Exampleon

http://web.me.com/planer/Blended_Learning/Blended_Learning.html

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