Name : Novita Sari

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Class : 6C

SUMMARY TEFL 13 “ BLENDED LEARNING”

BLENDED LEARNING

A. DEFINITION OF BLENDED LEARNING

 Shama & barrel (2007 : 7), A language course which combines a face to face
classroom component with a appropriate use of technology.

 Numeier ( 2005 : 164 ), Combination of face to face and computer assisted learning
(call) in a single teaching and learning environment.

Blended learning is an approach to education that combine online educational materials

and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods.

B. THE IMPORTANCE OF BLENDED LEARNING

Blended learning is important because it breaks down the traditional walls of teaching,
ones that do not work for all students and now with access to present day technologies
and resources.

C. MODELS OF BLENDED LEARNING

a). Face to Face

b). Rotation
c). Flex
d). Labs
e). Self-Blend
f). Online Driver

D. BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING

 a). Time saving
It’s no secret that tutors spend most of their time to prepare all the needed materials
for students, which includes hours of copying, collecting, stapling and so on.

b). Money Saving

Another significant improvement. No need to buy books, notebooks, pencils, and
pens.

c). Student Enjoyment

Now is the most fabulous time to start loving classes for, with implementing online
technologies, you can finally focus on group discussions or explanations of things
you probably miss understand.

d). Online Exam Practice

Transferring all the standardized test to the online education platforms is easy as
ABCD.

e). Effective Communication

Starting from lettering and messaging the included members and up to video calls
and conventions.

f). Finally “Working Groups Work”

Online collaboration allows students the excellent schedule flexibility, as there is no
need to work, as there is no need to work synchronously anymore.

E. THE PLACE BLENDED LEARNING BEING OFFERED

The multichannel learning method is becoming more and more common. Its being used
in a very wide range of learning environments, including primary schools, universities,
language schools, professional development centre and online course providers.

F. THE FUTURE OF BLENDED LEARNING

a). Artificial intelligence

b). Virtual reality
c). Augmented reality
G. THE ADVANTAGES OF BLENDED LEARNING FOR TEACHERS

a). Teaching is less expensive to deliver more affordable and save time.
b). Blended learning offers flexibility in terms of availability.
c). Access to global resources and materials that meet the students level of knowledge
and interest.
d). Self-pacing for slow or quick learners reduces stress, increases satisfaction and
information retention.
e). E-learning allows more affective interactions between the learners and their
instructors through the use of emails.
f). Students have the ability to track their progress.
g). Students can also learn through a variety of activities that apply to many different
learning styles.
h). E-Learning could improve the quality of teaching and learning as it supports the
face to face teaching approaches.

H. THE ADVANTAGES OF BLENDED LEARNING FOR STUDENTS

a). Increase student interest

b). Keep students focused for longer
c). Instill a disposition of self-advocacy
d). Promote student ownership
e). Enables students to learn at their own pace
f). Prepares students for the future

I. THE REASON BLENDED LEARNING SO EFFECTIVE

 Blended learning experiences are incredibly effective as they offer students the
benefits of both virtual learning and traditional learning.

 However, the unique thing about a blended learning program is that students get all
these benefits as well as the real life community of a physical classroom.
J. THE WAY ONLINE COURSE PROVIDES OFFER BLENDED LEARNING

 Its just as important for online course providers as brick and mortar educational
establishments to offer the best learning experience possible.

 This often comes in the form of putting tutors, students and peers in touch with each
other using video conferencing software.

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