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S.EnjaviManaging Director, Enjavi Consulting

New Technology Investment and Consulting Co.www.enjavi.com

“Blended learning is replacing "e-learning" as the next big

thing. Blended learning programs are perhaps the

highest impact, lowest cost way to drive major corporate

initiatives.” (American text book)

Alternative names:– mixed learning

– hybrid learning

– blended e-learning

– ”melted learning” (in Finnish)

– Blended Learning Technology (Me)

What is Blended?

A blended learning approach combines face to face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities to form an integrated instructional approach. In the past, digital materials have served in a supplementary role, helping to support face to face instruction.

For example, a blended approach to a traditional, face to face course might mean that the class meets once per week instead of the usual three-session format. Learning activities that otherwise would have taken place during classroom time can be moved online.

Definitions

Why Blend?

The goal of a blended approach is to join the best aspects of both face to face and online instruction. Classroom time can be used to engage students in advanced interactive experiences. Meanwhile, the online portion of the course can provide students with multimedia-rich content at any time of day, anywhere the student has internet access, from KBH Sprogskole library, the coffee shop, Mcdonalds, or the students’ homes. This allows for an increase in scheduling flexibility for students.

Definitions (2)

Definitions:

"a solution that combines several different delivery methods, such as collaboration software, Web-based courses, EPSS, and knowledge management practices”

“learning that mixes various event-based activities, including face-to-face classrooms, live e-learning, and self-paced instruction.“

“Blended learning is the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning”

Definitions (3)

Blended learning is the combination of multiple approaches to or pedagogy or teaching. For example:- self-paced, collaborative or inquiry-based study

Definition ”families”

1. Blended Learning as face-to-face classroom teaching combined with some form of technology based distance learning

2. Blended Learning as new pedagogical model, which combines the best parts of face-to-face and online learning

3. Blended Learning as a combination of different learning environments (classroom, work placement, project work)

4. Blended learning as a means to introduce modern learning theories into Higher Education.

b without e? (Wikipedia)

• Classroom based audio-tape resources (language laboratories);

• Auditorium multimedia visual resources (movie projectors, slideshows, VCRs);

• Textual resources: textbooks, exercise books

• Home-learning resources (video & audio recordings);

• Blackboard and whiteboard resources, including high-tech "printing whiteboards" and "online whiteboards";

• Demonstration resources, including "museum exhibits", "laboratory experiments", live theatre, historic re-enactment, hands-on workshops, role-playing, etc;

Modern Traditional Learning:

Definition ”families”

1. combining or mixing web-based technology to accomplish an educational goal;

2. combining pedagogical approaches (‘e.g. constructivism, behaviourism, cognitivism’) to produce an optimal learning outcome with or without instructional technology;

3. combining any form of instructional technology with face-to-face instructor-led training; and

4. combining instructional technology with actual job tasks.

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many bottles of whisky

Port wine(matured blend of alcohol

and cheap wine)

e-Learning

multiform delivery mode

b-Learning

or

Summary (2)

Considerations

Creating high-quality blended instruction can present considerable challenges. Foremost is the need for resources to create the online materials to be used in the courses. Materials development is a time and labor intensive process, just as it is in any instructional medium. In addition, blended instruction is likely to be a new concept to many students and faculty.

Summary (2)

Blended Learning Initiative @ Enjavi

Our efforts are focused on the replacement model; we are working toward an integrated approach combining face to face & online instructional strategies with the goal of reducing classroom time. We are also working of blending new technologies to this project. Subscribe to enjavi_com in twitter and get updated!

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S.EnjaviManaging Director, Enjavi Consulting

New Technology Investment and Consulting Co.www.enjavi.com

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