Is Blended Learning the Best of Both Worlds?





Definitions of Blended Learning

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Purpose of Blended Learning


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Implications of Blended Learning on Institutions


  • Final outcomes are often counter-intuitive.



19 thoughts on “Is Blended Learning the Best of Both Worlds?

  1. Isn’t blended learning really just face-to-face+ ? I think it really muddies the water, trying to determine if online learning is going to lead to more successful students, or if the real push for it among politicians, financially pressured administrators, and “expert” consultants is simply because they dream it is cheaper. The studies comparing the three online, hybrid, and face to face are all over the place, with some of the more recent larger studies suggesting students simply do not do as well with online. Any additional resources put into face-to-face courses are likely going to make the course “better”. Is it “better” in proportion to the cost?? Given a choice, when student learning, and being ready for jobs in real tech areas like engineering, computer science, and engineering technology (not “IT” ) is the REAL bottom line- student time in classes is likely the better use of resources.




    1. When companies are crying for people with more tech skills, what we need is people with more and better tech skills. Just because something is more convenient, and perhaps cheaper (perhaps not really) does not mean it really works. It is no good to end up with a lower skilled work force, when we want the opposite. Perhaps the real questions should be around employers putting real resources into education and training (and hiring educated/trained people), and allowing employees the time/ flexibility to learn the skills. I have had employers want a training class, but want to dedicate no real time to it, gloss over the fundamentals that actually make you competent, and then pull employees out of the classes for “emergencies.” There is no way to learn anything without putting in the time to do so.


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