Teaching the young is an art which very few individuals are perfect in. The use of the internet has, to a great extent, changed the way of teaching youngsters. This is often referred as blended learning. DIY projects and assignments, e-lectures for classes and online discussion forums are some of the most common features of blended learning.
Here are some ways in which blended learning has become a trendsetter among the youth today:-
What makes blended learning unique?
Blended learning is based on the necessity to make the learning experience more engaging for the students. A decade ago, the traditional classroom lecture was quite common for teaching students subjects such as literature. This in a way diminished the capacity of students to interact and learn with deep interest.
However, you should not assume that lectures are no longer relevant since in-depth discussion and dissemination of knowledge and details is relevant even today. But since the use of information and communication technology has become more common today, blended learning makes use of the internet to create an interest among students and go deep into any subject which they study.
But neither the time tested ways of learning or online learning can individually contribute to the advancement of the predictable ideals related to higher education. So blended learning has found widespread importance among students.
Use of blended learning in institutes offering higher education
There is a lot of pressure today on the higher education system for adapting to the ever changing needs as digitization has become a common phenomenon around the world. A mic of e-learning and traditional methods of teaching can to a great extent improve the learning experience of students.
The usage of apps such as iPad, GoClass and Broadcast in classrooms would enable teachers as well as students a step ahead towards education and learning. So, many institutions and universities are adapting to the use of blended learning with an aim to bring about a change in the system of teaching and learning. Conventional face to face education with the usage of internet as a tool within the classroom offers students with a far more interactive learning experience.
Use of the rotational model for teaching
This model of blended learning involves active involvement in offline as well as online learning. A specific time period is offered to complete different tasks which are assigned to a small group of students. In the rotational model because groups rotate their tasks periodically and each group participates in the respective tasks they are assigned.
The unique technique is catching up with the youngsters as they are gaining insights into many new concepts.
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