What is Blended learning ?

Blended Learning

What is Blended learning ?

Blended Learning 

                  Blended learning is the process of mixing technology and traditional way to facilitate the process of learning. The traditional way is the way in which the teacher is speaking, and the learner is listening without any interaction. It means that the student is passive. Blended learning is also called Hyped-learning. It gives the students the chance to access sources by themselves. There are different types of blended learning. First is blended presentation and interaction. Classroom management is the most important thing supported by online exercise. The second type is a combination of face to face learning and online learning. The third is fully online which is divided into synchronous and asynchronous. Synchronous means the learners learn at the same time but in different places. Asynchronous means the students learn at different times but from the same resources.

Benefits of blended learning

          The most significant benefit of blended learning is independence and self-direction. That means the student is able to access many sources to look for any information.It reinforces independence. Thereby, the students is able to keep learning alone without any instructor. Blended learning improves learners outcomes. It increases learning skills through interaction. It makes learning more flexible and easy because you can learn anytime and anywhere. For example, if the student worked during the study, it would be easy for him to learn. It helps to be a virtual citizen and lifelong learners because you do not need an instructor any more, and you have the keys to access the sources. It allows more facilities like giving additional activities, so that enhances the learning process.

Challenges of blended learning

             Blended learning is depending on technology, so the teacher should make sure that all methods are available. The teacher should design the course pedagogically without overusing technology because that leads to boredom. He should integrate the content with technology, but he has to keep a balance between them. The teacher should make sure that everything is safe and secured averting any hurt. The teacher ought to be well-trained on using technology.Moreover, he needs to train his student well to know how to use it. The teacher should motivate his students to use blended learning, access sources and interact well.