Is Blended Learning the Future of Educational Scenario?

The recent study by U.S. Department of Education finds that blended mode of instruction, where elements of instruction from face-to-face and online mode are combined, proves to be advantageous compared to just face-to-face or instruction offered completely through online mode.

 

The analysis also proved that the instruction offered through complete online mode was far more effective in enhancing student achievement than instruction offered through complete face to face method.

 

Hence the outcome of learning gets improved if the instructions are offered in the following priority.

1. Blended mode of instruction
2. Online mode of instruction
3. Face-to-face instruction

So how can the institutions which have been offering instructions through just F2F mode can switch over to the blended mode of instruction?

 

The blended mode of instruction can be implemented in the following ways:

1. Instruction through F2F complemented by assignments/ assessments through blended mode.
2. Instruction through F2F and online mode complemented by assignments / assessments through blended mode.

The resources available through online mode can be accessed by students anytime and anywhere and if they adhere to CC licenses, then the reuse of learning objects (LOs) will throw a wide array of opportunities to explore further and innovate.

 

The LOs in online mode can include animations, simulations, games etc They must be incorporated in the instructional design in right proportion in an interesting manner allowing students to interact, engage with the resources, instructor and peer groups. The web 2.0 tools integrated with the LMS will allow students to collaborate with peers and instructor and enable them to arrive at a unique solution.

 

Hope Universities and Institutes who have not yet implemented blended mode will start thinking in that direction and offer education through blended mode to enhance learning outcome.

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