BLENDED LEARNING

Point 1. The characteristic of blended learning
Blended learning is a mix of traditional, distance and online technologies.

Point 1. The characteristic of blended learning
Structure of blended learning:
“Before”
A student must be ready to discuss the material of the lesson with tutor and other students. (self-preparing)
“During”
Discussion the troubles, asking questions, doing tasks.
“After”
Doing home-task, working on a project and etc. A tutor consults the students and answers questions.

Point 1. The characteristic of blended learning
Elements:
lectures
seminars
e-content
online communication
group and individual on-line projects
virtual classroom
online text animation and video-streaming.

Point 2. Advantages and disadvantages of blended learning
Advantages:
A tutor is in contact every time
Learning everywhere
Individual control
E-content
Different learning approaches
Lower learning cost

Point 2. Advantages and disadvantages of blended learning
Disadvantages:
Old learning methods using problems
IT-technologies using troubles
Learning motivation troubles
Online content quality
Poor IT-using practice
Student identification