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Blended Learning in High Schools and Tertiary Institutions

Blended Learning in High Schools and Tertiary Institutions. Iloanusi, Ogechukwu N Department of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Definition of Blended Learning.

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Blended Learning in High Schools and Tertiary Institutions

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  1. Blended Learning in High Schools and Tertiary Institutions Iloanusi, Ogechukwu N Department of Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. University of Nigeria, Nsukka

  2. Definition of Blended Learning • Blended Learning is a flexible form of learning that combines a proper blend of all the components of e-learning and all forms of face-to-face (f2f) tutoring and interaction. LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  3. Blended learning and E-learning • The material object of blended learning is e-learning. • The proper variation and blending of resources made available by technology, including face-to-face interactions, make e-learning a blended learning. • The choice of the mix (blend) makes blended learning powerful. • Blended-learning is sustained when the blend is fruitful LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  4. Relationship among Different Forms of Learning Blended learning E-learning O-learning D-learning CBL M-learning F2F-learning LINC 2007 CONFERENCE E-learning

  5. Components of F2f-learning Face-to-face learning Student-to-student interaction Classroom teaching Teacher-to-student interaction LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  6. Why Blended Learning? Education is in a state of flux and research thus far has shown that blended learning would revolutionize the educational system. LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  7. Goals of Blended Learning • Enhance learning beyond f2f learning and hence deliver knowledge effectively. • Provide a lifelong, self-paced, discovery-based approach to learning. • Encourage cross border learning and collaboration among secondary school and graduate students in different parts of the world and reduce the global digital divide. • Make learning cost-effective to all. LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  8. Blended Learning in Nigeria • Blended learning has yet to be implemented in Nigeria, but it is under debate. However, in years to come, Nigeria would move from a phase of absolute f2f-learning to blended learning. • Several economic factors however, affect the implementation of Blended learning in secondary schools and higher institutions in Nigeria. LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  9. Some of the Economic Factors are: • Low standard of living • Sub-standard education/computer illiteracy • Lack of Infrastructure and basic amenities. Student to computer ratio • 50:1 (Typical Nigerian University) • 80 :1 (Most secondary schools) • Unavailability of steady power supply • Daily average power supply of 8hrs. LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  10. Primary components of Blended Learning • The primary components of the blend are e-learning and f2f-learning integrated in the proper proportions. • The factors determining the blend ratio include: LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  11. Factors Determining Blend Ratio • Educational level • Context/environment • Complexity of subject matter and content structure • Availability of delivery mechanisms • Training of teachers LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  12. A Model for Blended Learning • An enhancing blended learning model • Improves the delivery mode • Builds upon the existing approach • Removes obsolete approaches in the traditional mode • Starts off along a migration path. • Blended learning is introduced with whatever resources are available at hand LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  13. Traditional f2f tutoring, coaching, mentoring Social /cultural interactions, recreational activities Highly interactive, live video tools All printed materials, libraries, laboratories Asynchronous online learning and interactive tools Student Digital libraries, video books, optical discs, other removable media Synchronous online learning and interactive tools . Online tutorials, Q & A, study groups Future technological resources and approaches Broadcasts, phone calls From the Students Perspective LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  14. Learning goals or objectives Migration path New learning methods Synchronous e-learning Traditional learning Asynchronous e-learning ICT-based collaboration and interaction Assessment Evaluation Educational Reform Model for Blended Learning LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

  15. Conclusion • Blended learning will likely motivate or encourage all students to embrace e-learning. • A fruitful blended learning would depend on the proper variation and combination of the different components of blended learning just as a tasty soup would depend on the proper combination of the ingredients in the recipe. • It is evident that, if embraced, blended learning would act as a catalyst for positive educational change in years to come. LINC 2007 CONFERENCE

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