Blended Learning

1. Blended Learning The Best Option

2. Different learning problems require different solutions

3. Different learning problems require different solutions Each learner has a unique learning style & unique requirement.

4. Different learning problems require different solutions Each learner has a unique learning style & unique requirement. Every problem has unique characteristics

5. In the pre-digital age, combinations of different learning contexts were used for teaching

6. In the pre-digital age, combinations of different learning contexts were used for teaching In the 21st century, learning environments increasingly incorporate ‘e elements’ into varied instructional contexts

7. There is a paradigm shift in learning

8. There is a paradigm shift in learning Early adopters have experimented with various media formats & delivery options and realized that… blended learning works best

9. THE BASICS

10. What is Blended Learning?

11. What is Blended Learning? Blended learning is learning that is facilitated by the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning & applying them in an interactively meaningful learning environment

12. What comprises Blended Learning?

13. What comprises Blended Learning? Classroom Training | Web-based Training | Webinars | CD-ROM Courses | Video | EPSS Systems | Simulations | Mobile Learning and much more

14. There is no fixed formula for the use of technologies in Blended Learning program

15. There is no fixed formula for the use of technologies in Blended Learning program Variations exist due to the nature of the course content, the learning objectives and learners’ profiles

16. It’s all about the right blend

17. It’s all about the right blend It depends on analysis of the learners’ requirements, their level of understanding, competencies at stake, the nature & location of the audience & resources available

18. THE ADVANTAGES

19. From passive learning to active learning

20. From passive learning to active learning The focus of the classroom shifts from a presentational format to one of active learning.

21. From passive learning to active learning The focus of the classroom shifts from a presentational format to one of active learning. This involves putting learners in situations which compel them to read, speak, listen and think

22. Offers learners the opportunity to be both together and apart

23. Offers learners the opportunity to be both together and apart The model of blended learning emphasizes bringing together of the onlineand face-to-face classroomcomponents

24. Adds humanness to your teaching

25. Adds humanness to your teaching Interactive content enables you to create high interest, accountability, and real assessment

26. Enhances individualization, personalization and relevancy

27. Enhances individualization, personalization and relevancy Lets trainers tailor learning content to the unique needs of different audience segments

28. THE APPLICATIONS

29. Corporates are moving from Classroom Training to Blended Learning

30. Corporates are moving from Classroom Training to Blended Learning Due to benefits in costs and savings, optimizing resources, scale, speed & throughput According to research done by Bersin & Associates ‘Blended Learning: What Works?’

31. Blended Learning emerges as a natural choice for Training Companies Due to their desire to retain core competencies & balance market demand - clients’ budgets and time availability.

32. Blended Learning emerges as a natural choice for Training Companies Due to their desire to retain core competencies & balance market demand - clients’ budgets and time availability. Gives them the flexibility to customize programs.

33. Blended Learning emerges as a natural choice for Training Companies Due to their desire to retain core competencies & balance market demand - clients’ budgets and time availability. Gives them the flexibility to customize programs. 40% of Training Organizations have an LMS* *Bersin & Associates report

34. Blended Learning in higher education is an evolving phenomenon

35. Blended Learning in higher education is an evolving phenomenon Implemented in University of Botswana, University of Central Florida, University of Salford, Charles Sturt University etc.

36. THE FUTURE

37. Advances in technology will have an impact on emerging models of Blended Learning VIRTUAL WORLD MOBILE SOCIAL AUGMENTED REALITY TELEPRESENCE

38. Advances in technology will have an impact on emerging models of Blended Learning VIRTUAL WORLD MOBILE SOCIAL AUGMENTED REALITY TELEPRESENCE Dozens of technologies currently emerging will impact academic learning as well as training environments.

39. Advances in technology will have an impact on emerging models of Blended Learning VIRTUAL WORLD MOBILE SOCIAL AUGMENTED REALITY TELEPRESENCE Dozens of technologies currently emerging will impact academic learning as well as training environments. It will dramatically expand Blended Learning options and opportunities

40. Any new technology has typically been co-opted and added to the blend

41. Any new technology has typically been co-opted and added to the blend Any advent of technology hasn’t meant the elimination of what pedagogical methods existed at the time

42. Blended Learning is transformational

43. Blended Learning is transformational It has changed the way learning is perceived & delivered.

44. Blended Learning is transformational It has changed the way learning is perceived & delivered. It has brought about institutional transformation.

45. Blended Learning is transformational It has changed the way learning is perceived & delivered. It has brought about institutional transformation. And this is only the beginning

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