Blended learning combines online learning opportunities with in-person classroom instruction. This lesson introduces the core idea, explains why definitions can vary, and traces the development of the approach.
Blended learning, also called hybrid learning, technology-mediated instruction, web-enhanced instruction, or mixed-mode instruction, brings together digital learning and physical classroom methods. In a typical blended-learning arrangement, teachers and students meet in person, while students also use online materials or activities.
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What is blended learning?
An educational approach combining face-to-face instruction with online learning opportunities or computer-mediated activities.
What kinds of learner control are associated with blended learning?
Students may have some control over the time, place, path, or pace of their learning.
Why is there no single universal definition of blended learning?
Its design depends on context, and researchers and educators use the term for different combinations of online and in-person instruction.
What is PLATO?
Programmed Logic for Automatic Teaching Operations, a computer-based learning system developed by the University of Illinois and Control Data.
Why did CD-ROMs become a popular delivery method?
Slow dial-up connections could not reliably deliver high-quality audio and video, so CD-ROMs provided another way to distribute technology-based learning.
Quiz questions
In which blended-learning model is most content delivered digitally, with teachers providing in-person support as needed?Answer: Flex
What does synchronous online learning mean?Answer: Participants interact at the same time.
Which set of conditions supports smooth hybrid classes and engaged participants?Answer: Better support, effective training, and reliable technology.
Why can online instruction alone be insufficient in some clinical fields?Answer: Some skills require hands-on practice and in-person supervision.
Which activity reflects a 21st-century literacy described for blended learning?Answer: Critically evaluating multimedia texts and digital information.
Based on the Wikipedia article Blended learning, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Adapted into a summary, flashcards and quizzes.