Blended Learning

Blended learning is a phrase used to describe the combination of traditional and e-learning practices, merging multiple approaches to learning & modes of delivery. This can include face-to-face study, self-study, books, etc., but also, web-based content, multimedia, simulations, formative assessment, student online collaboration, discussion and personal reflection.

For example, you may want to consider some of the following:

• Using online discussion for a pre- or post-seminar session to either begin student discussion or follow up with found evidence supporting previous comments, or exploring points raised in-depth.
• Using formative assessment to provide students with self-assessment tools and personalised feedback on learning and knowledge gaps.
• Foster collaborative learning using wikis for group knowledge building, creating online web pages & sites, using social constructivist ideas.
• Promoting student reflective activities outside of the classroom. This can be done using blogs, recording journal/diary entries, a commentary on news or information/thoughts on a particular subject.

Alternatively, contact us if you wish to consider using elearning or multimedia content in your teaching.