Introducing Blended LearningVersión en línea Watch this video to help clear your concept of Blended Learning, you will be asked to answer questions as you go along to check your understanding. por Elearning Devices 1 Which of these is NOT a possible benefit of Blended Learning? (HINT: use the written statements in the background of the video to guide you) a It saves money b The teacher gets more time with each student c All learning can be carried out online d It’s relevant to the 21st century e It can give the teacher more time to clarify concepts f Students get individual instruction 2 Finish the sentence: Blended learning is a combination of face-to-face learning and...? a Home learning b Learning using a computer c Learning using online instructional technology d Problem based learning e Learning practical hands-on skills f Students get individual instruction 3 In this example, how does the use of Blended Learning (allowing students to complete the test online before the lesson) help the teacher use her class time more effectively? a Using the test results she can quickly identify and focus on the 'problem areas'of the topic and tailor the lesson accordingly b The students have completed their work so can leave early freeing up teacher time c The teacher will not need to do any preparation for the lesson d Problem based learning e Learning practical hands-on skills f Students get individual instruction 4 Possible benefits of using online learning include (pick 5): Select one or more answers a More flexibility and control - students can choose where and when to study b Interactive resources c Resources can be easily shared with a large audience d The teacher is always instantly available to help e There are many pre-exisisting resources already available online that teachers and trainers can use f Promotes independent learning Explanation 1 The answer is 'All learning can be carried out online'. Blended Learning cannot be carried out completely online, it involves using a blend of face-to-face learning and learning using digital technology (including online learning). 2 The correct answer is 'learning using online Instructional technology'. Blended Learning is not restricted to learning at home or using a computer. 3 The correct answer is "Using the test results she can quickly identify and focus on the 'problem areas'of the topic and tailor the lesson accordingly". Using the test results, the teacher can identify where the students are struggling before the lesson and therefore design a bespoke lesson around the concepts that are particularly challenging. 4 The teacher is not always available 'live' to help students