What is Blended Learning?

Blended Learning is combining multiple learning components and learning events

to create a meaningful learning.
Blended Learning means different things to different people, which illustrates its
glowing/growing potential. Our perspectives of Blended Learning is combining
multiple learning components such as classroom, On-line self-paced Learning
Content, E-mail, Discussion Forums , LMS (Learning Management System) etc.
and learning events such as individual or group based learning events to create a
meaningful learning. It is not only about mixing the multiple learning components;
it is combining the appropriate learning components to meet desired learning
goals.

Components of Blended Learning

Some Synchronous Physical/Face-to-Face Learning Components are face-toface

tutoring,

coaching

or

mentoring

sessions,

classroom,

workshops,

conferences, meetings, labs.

Some Synchronous Electronic Learning Components are internet conferencing
audio conferencing (i.e., phone conferencing), live Video via satellite or
videoconferencing, virtual online classroom, instant messaging.

Asynchronous Components (not limited to) on-line self-paced learning content

(Web pages), e-mail discussion forums, EPSS (Electronic Support Systems) & Job
Aids, web/computer-based instruction, books, articles, CD-ROM, audio (disc/tape),
video (disc/tape), white papers, archived live events.
Some advantages of classroom are that in a classroom environment:
Students motivation increases due to face-to-face interaction between the student
and the educator as well as the students themselves
Instructors or facilitators are more responsive to individual needs, concerns, or
unexpected questions
Laboratory exercises, hands-on workshop activities can provide real-time
experiences