Blended Learning

BLENDED LEARNING

The blended classroom is designed to meet the individual needs of student by allowing teachers to personalize instruction.  This strategy can be used for any subject and any grade level.  Blended learning combines face-to-face and online instruction. It allows students to work with teachers in school and have online resources at home. It is similar to the flipped classroom, but with more emphasis on in-class work with the teacher over video/home content. Project Based Learning is a type of blended classroom. Students work on projects at home, and in class. In class, they can ask the teacher for help, and continue on the project at home, with online materials for help. By having online materials available, students have access to support when out of the classroom. Students access some material at home and complete some work at home, while leaving more time during class to get into deeper context with the teachers.

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Advantages of Blended Learning, that are:

·         provides for individualized support for the students

·        students can access material at anytime, anywhere, to review the material

·       provides richer, more interactive learning experiences

·        provides more time for collaboration with the students and teachers

·        parents have access to what students are doing.

·        more and more colleges and even workplaces are using this model

·        gives students more time to learn - extends the learning beyond the end of the school day

Disadvantages of Blended Learning, that are :

1.      Teachers will need time to create and/or select content.

2.     Teachers will need training on using this method of instruction to make it effective

3.     students will need to be shown how to access, use the technology and what is expected of them

4.     Students need to be able to do work outside of school hours

·           do they have access to technology at home?

·           do they have access to internet at home?

·           do they have other things that take up their time (job, etc.)

·           students need to be self-directed to work at home

However, to decrease the disadvantages from Blended learning, the teachers have to be trained on using this method of instruction to make it effective and students need to be shown how to access, use the technology and what is expected of them.

As blended learning becomes more common, schools and professors will likely understand and implement it better. Yet even now, blended education shows promise, making this an exciting time to be a student.

references :

1. https://www.middleburyinteractive.com/curriculum-courses/blended-learning
2. http://olecommunity.com/blended-learning-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-trending-in-k-12-education/
3. http://moodle.unitec.ac.nz/mod/page/view.php?id=214273
4. http://elearninginfographics.com/6-blended-learning-techniques-infographic/
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L75oPzauAlw
6. http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models/
7. http://kevincorbett.com/2013/07/4-blended-learning-models/

E - learning

Well, in this section we will discuss about e-learning. E-learning is once modern teaching method in this era, because the progress of technology very fast. Then, that progress has impact to progress teaching method where teacher could be operate electronic as teaching method to improve student motivation or giving stimulate.

In the literature, e-learning is defined a generic term for all technologically supported learning using an array of teaching and learning tools as phone, bridging, audio and videotapes, teleconferencing, satellite transmissions, and the more recognized web-based training or computer aided instruction also commonly referred to as online courses "(Soekartawi, Haryono and Librero, 2002). Thus, the e-learning is learning supported by the implementation of technology services such as telephone, audio, videotape, satellite transmission or computer. E-learning is a rapidly growing industry, the effects of which we can trace back to the 1980s and even well before that. However, e-learning has advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of e-learning are :

·         More Flexible – eLearning can be done in short chunks of time that can fit around your daily schedule. Unlike public scheduled and in-house training, you don’t have to dedicate an entire day to the training that has been organized by your company. 

·         Mobile – As eLearning can be done on laptops, tablets and phones – it is a very mobile method. Learning can be done on the train, on a plane or any other time that could normally be wasted. Whilst you used to be confined to the classroom, the whole world can now be your classroom.

·         No Travel– As just mentioned, eLearning can be done wherever you have a device capable of doing so. Therefore again you can fit it in to your schedule, but also save money on the costs of travel.

·         Lower cost – As you aren’t using a trainer’s time or any room or equipment, eLearning tends to be the much cheaper option. If you already have a device capable of carrying out the training on, then the savings can be considerable. Therefore if you and your company are on a budget, this can be the ideal option for you.

·         Technological Possibilities – eLearning is fast becoming a more and more popular method and with it, so has the investment into how to improve it further. The computer based nature of training means new technology is being introduced all the time to help with the learning. Different apps are helping to further reinforce the learning whilst forums can be used to greatly increase the amount of interaction and engagement between learners. This is only going to improve as time goes on as well.

The disadvantages are :

·           Lack of Control– Learners with low motivation tend to fall behind when using eLearning as there are no set times to be doing it and they are responsible for the organisation themselves. A lack of routine or fixed schedule can mean eLearning becomes complicated with various deadlines often given to different people at different stages of their learning.

·           Isolated - This feeling of isolation can often demoting individuals as they feel they don’t have the support and reassurance that the physical presence of a trainer provides.

·           Technology Issues – So all requirements need to be set out at the beginning. Poor internet connection and unavoidable general random faults also can interrupt learning and so need to be planned around.  This is especially true if it is a global roll out as Internet connections and power reliability changes dramatically between countries.

·           Computer Competency – Some employees might not be too comfortable using computers, especially if their jobs don’t require them to. Therefore even if the software is user friendly, the very idea of using the software can be daunting and demoting for some. Therefore these employees are likely to learn a lot less than they would from a physical course.

Although e-learning has some advantages and disadvantages, but e-learning has strategies to improve the lack itself, such as :

·         Equipment – If you will need to provide a number of devices for your staff than it may well increase the cost per delegate beyond the other methods. However if the amount of devices you need to supply is minimal, than it could be the option for you.

·         Staff Computer Skills –  E-learning can be daunting for those that are at beginners levels and as mentioned before, can demoted them to use it. Therefore make sure that your learners are happy to learn this way before making that final decision.

·         Organization – It may seem tempting to dedicate less time to the organization of eLearning due to the fact staff don’t need time off, there is no set time or location and no equipment and trainer to get there but do not underestimate how much needs to be done. Deadlines need to be routinely organized for each individual employee, progress regularly monitored, queries always catered for and targets made. If not, the lack of control will lead to learners in a wide spectrum of abilities and progress within the course and ultimately money being wasted gauging at what point staff are.

·         Variance – Just like with the other 2 methods, it is important to mix it up. Do not just choose one method and always discount the others when doing more training – each method will suit different situations better. eLearning in particular was identified in the CIPD Learning and Talent Development 2013 report as being most effective when supplemented by the other training choices. So make sure you mix it up to enjoy the benefits of all the styles.

 

Source:http://www.optimussourcing.com/learninghintsandtips/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-elearning

Computer Assisted Language Learning

CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) appears at beginning of the 1980s.  By 1982 it was in widespread use in the UK (July 1982), the newsletter CALLBOARD and in Davies & Higgins (1982). In the USA the acronym CALI (Computer Assisted Language Instruction) was initially preferred, appearing in the name of CALICO (founded in 1982), the oldest professional association devoted to the promotion of the use of computers in language learning and teaching.

An alternative term to CALL emerged in the 1980s, namely Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), which was felt to provide a more accurate description of the activities which fall broadly within the range of CALL. Brown (1988:6) writes: Learning a foreign language can enrich the education of every pupil socially and intellectually and be vocationally relevant. The new technology should form an integral part of a modern language department's overall teaching strategy. By these means, to coin a communicative-sounding acronym, TELL (Technology Enhanced Language Learning) can help produce telling results in language performance both in school and in the wider world. It therefore has a place in every modern language department.

CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is an approach to language teaching and learning in which the computer is used as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned, usually including a substantial interactive element. CALL is accommodates its changing nature is any process in which a learners uses a computer, as a result, improved his or her language.

CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) is the teaching program using basic computer as a tool or facility. CALL has a program to completely the progress. The programs are;

·         CALL-specific software. It is application designed to develop and facilitate language learning.

·         Generic software. It is application designed to general purpose.

·         Web-based learning program. It is program designed to improve skill in using modern internet technology.

·         Computer-mediated communication (CMC) program. Its seem like a web-based learning program, but CMC only using program which synchronous and asynchronous in learning progress.

CALL has a role or uses in language learning to improve the CALL self in education. The roles are computer as tutor for language drill and skill practice, computer as tool for writing, presentation and research, computer as medium of global communication, computer as simulation/problem solving, computer s game, and computer as application of internet ELT.

CALL has important potential for English language teaching. If used properly with clear educational objective. CALL can interest and motivate learners of English. CALL can increase information access to the teacher, provide flexibility to instruction and thereby serve the individual’s learning pace, cognitive style and learning strategies. CALL allows learners to control their own learning process and progress. Using effective and suitable software application, CALL can provide communicative meaningful language learning environments. Good quality and well-designed CALL software can offer a balance of controlled practice and free communicative expression to the learners, include immediate feedback. In the future, with the advance of computer technologies, it is expected that CALL will be able to absorb some teaching functions. However, despite greater user-friendliness and effectiveness, CALL will never replace the teacher. CALL is not a magic solution to language teaching. The effectiveness of CALL relies on how CALL is utilized to meet language learning goals for individualized learners in specific education setting.

ICT Tools, Roles, and Application

ICT tools can be divide into 3 categories: input source, output source, and other source. In ICT input source is the media or electronic device, such as PC, laptop, digital camera. Whereas output source is the media or tools which used by teacher to give information or explain something in video, picture or animation to make students interesting. Other source is supported tools or device to improve the technique of teaching using modern technology.

ICT is very awesome to improve students knowledge and interested them. Because ICT is modern development technology in teaching the material simply and paperless. Even though, teaching using ICT for education has advantage and disadvantage, ICT for education is important to create global teacher or student.

Actually, ICT for education began in along time ago. In that era ICT for education using magazine, TV, and radio. Then technology has been developed widely in internet technology.

The role of ICT is multi faceted and it has to be exploited to the maximum potential. ICT will be success if there are role and application to support the ICT for education to improve the teaching method. An application of ICT is mean application which is support the ICT teaching method or presentation in teaching process, such as application which connected in internet, etc.

Definition Hypertext, Hypermedia and Multimedia

ICT is the technology which using computer and connected to the internet. It also can be use on education or job in this era. The technology was used a long time since computer or digital technology was created.

In this subject we learn about hypertext, hypermedia, multimedia and MIS (Management Information System).

Hypertext

Hypertext is text that links to other information. By clicking on a link in a hypertext document, a user can quickly jump to different content. Though hypertext is usually associated with Web pages.

Hypermedia

Hypermedia, an extension of the term hypertext, its a information which includes graphics, audio, video, plain text and hyperlink. This contrasts with the broader term multimedia, which may include non-interactive linear presentations as well as hypermedia

 Most Web navigation is done by clicking text-based link that open new pages in a web browser. These links, which are often blue and underlined, are referred to as hypertext, since they allow the user to jump from page to page. Hypermedia is an extension of hypertext that allows images, movies, and flash animations to be linked to other content.

Multimedia

Multimedia is the field concerned with the computer-controlled integration of text, graphics, drawings, still and moving images (Video), animation, audio, and any other media where every type of information can be represented, stored, transmitted and processed digitally.

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MIS (Management Information System)

A management information system (MIS) is a broadly used and applied term for a three-resource system required for effective organization management. The resources are people, information and technology, from inside and outside an organization, with top priority given to people. The system is a collection of information management methods involving computer automation (software and hardware) or otherwise supporting and improving the quality and efficiency of business operations and human decision making.

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When we learn the subject, ICT. We can concluded that ICT is the important information or lesson to improve our skill in presentation using connected internet. Learned the ICT was good way to make the other people make interesting in our presentation, but if we use it in right way. Beside that, we also search anything we need or want. We can searching the answer of some question in our test.

We can take advantage of ICT to development our education and knowledges.