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This blog is for EDUC7003, academic year 2008-2009, University of Manchester
Welcome to Educ7003 blogspot
This blog spot looks at the possible role of blogs in courseware for distributed and blended language education.
It provides a number of introductory tasks for those of you who are unfamiliar with practical elements of blogging.
It provides a number of introductory tasks for those of you who are unfamiliar with practical elements of blogging.
Cambridge dictionary
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A splendid mixture of synchronous and asynchronous classroom and on-line learning.
ReplyDeleteBlended learning eucompasses different learning environments including face-to-face, online, peer and self-directed learning, different tools such as pen and paper,online and multimedia where the teacher facilitates the process using different methods and strategies.
ReplyDeleteBlended Learning is a combination between synchronous and asynchronous communication that enhances teaching and learning through the use of different tools and applications,such as blogs or wikis.
ReplyDeleteIt is a variety of integrations of teaching approaches (face to face or online), modes (electronic and print), media (videos or blogs), and past and present skills, capacities and knowledge.
ReplyDeleteA Blended learning is a way that includes mixing people from different contexts and mixing traditional and modern tools in teaching. For example podcasting, twitter, facebook, blog... etc.
ReplyDeleteGarrison describes blended learning as the integration of face to face learning experiences with online asynchronous learning experiences
ReplyDeletePotentila:
it affects students educatuional lives and has very efficient outcome in their lives after the education
Garrison, D. R., & Kanuka, H. (2004). Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education, 7(2), 95–105.
ReplyDelete(1) Definition: Blended learning is a type of learning, where it is a successful integration (rather than just one element). Example: Where it is face to face and online. Hence, 'Transformation' of online learning means that people can take part and are not bound by place. It is not simply just enhanced or online.
Seen Fig. 1 page 97.
(2) Potential
Transformative: Ehance learning design, process and output of the learning environment. Blended learning is a low risk strategy that will prepare universitites in the future, (to include technology use in lessons) allowing for greater integration.
Commuity: Social, cognitive and thus holistic in response.
Although, it must be noted, that they highlight that a teachers presence is still an important element as their presence manages, focuses and facilitates.
Questions: What do we mean by presence? Where?