Blended learning

Hi there! Today I am going to write about blended learning and its impact in Higher Education.

According to Edglossary, blended learning (a.k.a.: hybrid learning and mixed-mode learning) "is generally applied to the practice of using both online and in-person learning experiences when teaching students."

Blended learning occurs then when a student not only attends regular lessons but he/she completes his/her assignment by using Internet as well. It is said to be the teaching of the future since students would learn about the same topics online as they do in class.

There are some benefits and some disadvantages regarding this type of learning. Some people suggest that it gives students the possibility of working at their own pace and time, it provides student with the chance of working individually and with guidance and assistance from the teacher. 

On the other hand, it is not advisable for students who lack self-control and self-discipline since they need constant supervision from the teacher. It might also lead students not to have the neccesary personal attention provided by the teacher resulting into students´ low marks and bad learning.  For some people, this type of learning is also inadequate due to the lack of interactions with a teacher. 

Personally, I support the idea of using platforms to teach and learn, but this should not be the only way of doing so, it should coexist together with in-person teaching to bring out the best in learning.

If you want to know more about this topic, watch the following video!

Sources

Hidden curriculum (2014, August 26). In S. Abbott (Ed.), The glossary of education reform. Retrieved from http://edglossary.org/hidden-curriculum

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