sábado, 22 de febrero de 2014

Blended Learning

It can be said that this type of learning is a combination of different approaches to teaching. It combines the use of e-learning resources and also educational ones. So, it is a mixture of new tools with traditional methods. Blended learning is not a new concept, since teachers have always combined different resources for the sake of teaching. But this kind of learning combines face-to-face to on-line elements. The success or failure of this implementation will depend on the preparation of the teacher. Teachers need to be updated and need to know in deep every element they decide to include whether it is new or traditional. In conclusion, teachers shoud have at hand a variety of resources to use them when appropriate, taking into account the particular group and students' needs. 

If you want to clarify this concept, watch the following video: