Blended learning or Hybrid Learning

I believe high quality blended learning can also be called as hybrid learning as it is an effective mix of various methods and approaches of imparting knowledge.

Key features of blended learning-

• Technology is optimally utilized to provide students ample opportunities and time to experiment, enhance their existing knowledge, and get hands on experience, feel of study material.
• It is a combination of classroom learning where students can attend lectures, have discussions with their teachers and online learning where they can read information, take online tests, quizzes.
• It is personalized, recognizes that students have different levels of understanding, grasping knowledge, and different ways of learning.
• It focuses on gaining thorough knowledge and developing expertise to enable the student to utilize the learning in real life scenarios.
• Caters to the needs of each and every student.
• Helps to break monotony in the classroom and triggers enthusiasm in the students.
• Instrumental in promoting deep thinking and reflecting.
• Encourages linking of previous ideas and beliefs.
• It makes learning global and accessible from various locations and time zones.
• Students can perform to their fullest potential when they have efficient tools to learn and less time, pace and place constraints.
• Students can learn, take lessons and tests in class or at home.
• Students can focus better when they can choose when, where and how to study.
• As students have a control over the learning they experience a sense of ownership.