EXCEL International Journal of Multidisciplinary Management Studies
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 8

Blended learning –A new paradigm from teaching to learning

  • Author:
  • M. Radhikaa Shree
  • Total Page Count: 13
  • Page Number: 159 to 171

Assistant Professor, Dr. M. G. R. University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India

Online published on 18 August, 2012.

Abstract

As new technology is introduced and adopted, it immediately becomes integrated with the instructional technology that preceded it. This is called "Blended Learning" or "Hybrid Learning" delivery. We are blending old and new instructional methods, and more technically we are blending a sequence of both synchronous and asynchronous learning events. Blended Learning utilizes people's strength as learners and seeks to minimize the weaknesses. Blended learning in educational research refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-mediated activities. In this paper the researcher would like to share the benefits of blended learning in all the fields.

Keywords

Blended Learning, Case-Based Learning, Field-Based Learning, Lab-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, web-based learning, e-learning, Simulation Learning