Blended Learning

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Blended Learning
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www.te4be.com
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What is Blended Learning?

• Multiple definitions
• Combination of work training
• Combination of online in-person (f2f) classroom
  learning activities
• Combination of pedagogical approaches
• Combination of different technologies

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Blended Learning

• Natural range of definitions
• Broad nothing new
• Narrow restrictive?
• Connotation / -

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A practical definition
Blended Learning refers to a language course
which combines a F2F (face-to-face) classroom
component with an appropriate use of
technology (Sharma / Barrett)
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Dual track
F2F  
F2F
Tech
F2F  
Tech  
Integrated
         
Embedded
Blended Learning
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New technology

• Pedagogical rationale
• Why use technology in a language course?
• What difference does it make?

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Grammar

• crisp areas vs fuzzy
• analytical learners
• interactivity
• instant feedback

• issues drill and kill
• restrictive exercise types
• skewered?

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Skills

• Receptive
• Listening learner control

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Reading
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Productive - writing

• Keyboard
• Word cut and paste
• Spell-check

• Creative writing

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Speaking

• Discussion f2f

• CMC interactions
• Speech recognition tools

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Language

• Vocabulary
• Pronunciation
• Language games motivating

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Reasons to use technology

• Motivating
• Encourage learner autonomy
• freedom in time and place
• Expected
• Help with new strategies e.g. browsing /
  searching

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Four principles

• Know respective roles of the teacher and the
  technology
• Teach in a principled way
• Technology complements / enhances
• Its not what it is, its what you do with it