scholarly journals Adopting a Blended Learning Model in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

Author(s):  
Dr. Md. Shabbir Alam ◽  
Dr. Jyoti Agarwal

In the last two decades, it has been observed that the blended learning model becomes a firm alternative and expand traditional teaching. The purpose of this paper is to do a review of blended learning in education analytically. Depending upon the detailed literature review and investigations in blended learning course integration the author counters challenges and opportunities in educational institutions. Hence, the study encapsulates the successful implementation of blended learning by a mix of online and face to face learning. In the future, the outcomes of this study may open a way forward for researchers and others to design their research accordingly in this field to deeply investigate therein.

2019 ◽  
Vol 69 ◽  
pp. 00061
Author(s):  
Anna Kirillova ◽  
Evgeniya Koss ◽  
Inna Usatova

The article focuses on the teaching English to Master's students using blended learning approach. To meet the demand of professional standards teachers at Togliatti State University are to form foreign language communicative competence having just a few academic hours for oral communication. The suggested Project-Based Blended Learning Model is considered to be a solution to this problem. This Model consists of four basic elements: face-to-face learning, a Web 2.0 application LearningApps, MOOC Coursera and Reading Science. The way to implement the Model into educational process is shown. The paper is based on the own unique survey that yields some interesting results which prove the effectiveness of this Blended Learning Model. It gives the opportunity to create the environment for providing a learning pathway and the learning process control.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Yendra Yendra ◽  
Willy Satria ◽  
Wahyudi Rahmat

<p><strong> </strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p>               <em>The development of technology, especially information technology (internet), gradually unintentionally gives influence to education either directly or indirectly. The influence is clearly visible one of them to the method of learning. Learning methods that used to be done only face-to-face in the classroom and make the educator as a center of information (conventional) gradually begin to change towards learning that is also on-line based on the internet as an information center (E-Learning internet based). In STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat E-Learning internet based learning method itself has been introduced and implemented since 2014, but has not been maximally optimized. This is because the method does not have a standard in its implementation, and also conventional face-to-face learning method can not be abandoned completely, hence there is overlap between the two. Accordingly, this study developed a model of learning that combines the concept of conventional learning with the concept of E-Learning internet based called Blended Learning. Blended Learning model is expected to be a solution to the above problems, so that the learning process can be implemented effectively. This research is research and development research (R &amp; D) with the outcome is a product that is learning model design</em>.</p><p align="center"><em> </em></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Abstrak</em></strong></p><p><em>Berkembangnya teknologi khususnya teknologi informasi (internet), berangsur angsur tanpa disadari memberikan pengaruh terhadap pendidikan baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung. Pengaruh tersebut terlihat jelas salah satunya terhadap metode pembelajaran. Metode pembelajaran yang dulunya dilakukan hanya secara tatap muka di dalam kelas dan menjadikan pendidik sebagai pusat informasi (konvensional) berangsur mulai berubah ke arah pembelajaran yang juga bersifat on-line yang berbasis kepada internet sebagai pusat informasi (E-Learning internet based). Di STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat metode pembelajaran E-Learning internet based sendiri sudah diperkenalkan dan diterapkan sejak tahun 2014, tetapi belum telaksana secara maksimal. Hal ini disebabkan karena metode tersebut belum memiliki standar baku dalam pelaksanaannya, dan juga metode pembelajaran tatap muka secara konvensional belum bisa ditinggalkan secara utuh, karenanya terjadi tumpang tindih antara keduanya. Sehubungan dengan itu, pada penelitian ini dikembangkan sebuah model pembelajaran yang menggabungkan konsep pembelajaran konvensional dengan konsep E-Learning internet based yang disebut dengan Blended Learning. Model pembelajaran Blended Learning ini nantinya diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi atas permasalahan tersebut di atas, sehingga proses pembelajaran dapat terlaksana secara efektif. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian riset dan pengembangan (Research and Development/RnD) dengan luarannya adalah sebuah produk yaitu desain model pembelajaran. </em></p><p> </p>


2012 ◽  
pp. 22-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Abramovitz ◽  
M. Berezina ◽  
A. Berman ◽  
L. Shvartsman

In this chapter we present our work aimed at interweaving e-learning and face-to-face learning in Calculus courses for undergraduate engineering students. This type of blended learning (BL) contains the best properties of e-learning and face-to-face learning and helps overcome many obstacles in traditional teaching. We use our approach in order to improve students’ conceptual understanding of theorems. We describe online assignments specifically designed to help students better understand the meaning of a theorem. These assignments are given to students in addition to traditional lectures and tutorials with the objective that they can learn to learn on their own. Students “discover” the theorem and study it independently, by using a “bank” of examples and a lot of theoretical exercises we supply. The assignments are built in such a way that students receive feedback and instructions in response to their Web-based activity.


Author(s):  
Syarifah Rohana ◽  
Andi Syahputra

The teachers are required to be able to adapt and develop their learning model in post-new normal condition at this time, the model should make the students understand the material being taught easier. In addition, teachers must also be able to apply face-to-face (traditional) and non-face-to-face (online) models. Therefore, to solve the problem, there is an appropriate learning model, namely blended learning. This article aims to examine in-depth thinking about the implementation of this learning model with the literature review method. Indeed, the blended learning model is a learning process that utilizes various approaches (i.e., media and technology) both offline and online. moreover, it can improve students’ access in accessing learning materials, enhance their new experiences, improve the quality of learning, and reduce learning costs. As result, this article indicates that a theoretically blended learning model can be a learning model in post-new normal at the school and university, but further research is still needed to examine the effectiveness of blended learning implementation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI3) ◽  
pp. 181-186
Author(s):  
Zulaile Mabni ◽  
Noratikah Shamsudin ◽  
Sharifah Aliman ◽  
Rosmah Abdul Latif

This study investigates the factors that influence the students’ performance in the first computer programming course taught using the blended learning approach.  A blended learning model proposed by Hadjerrouit was adapted, which consists of conceptualization, construction, and dialogue phases. The objective of this study is to identify which phase in the adapted blended learning model has an influence on the performance of the students.  A cross-sectional population study with simple random sampling was conducted at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).  Stepwise multiple linear regression revealed that only the construction phase of the blended learning model was significant towards students’ performance. Keywords: Blended Learning; Face-to-Face Learning; Programming; Online Learning eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2559


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Yeni Rita ◽  
Nadia Safitri

The background of this research is the occurrence a big disaster in this era that hit all of the worlds and makes an impact in various shock and various sector, including the education sectors. The package C program also experienced the impact of this pandemic by not allowing face to face and closely, so the citizens learn difficulties in learning. The purpose of this research is to offer an option in the form of a learning model for Package C learning citizens, namely blended learning. On the other hand, the purpose of this research also to show the benefits of blended learning to package C program to faced new normal education. The result of this research is showing to effectively blended learning applied to the package C program, especially during this pandemic. The benefits obtained by the citizens of learning in blended learning are: (1) citizens learn are more used to technology in learning; (2) to reduce the dependence on the presence of tutor in learning face to face learning; and (3) allow them the opportunity to go into online business. The researcher hoped that blended learning will be further encouraged till citizens learn to be more independent in learning and tutors or are expected to be able to adjust to the new normal education. Keywords: blended learning, package C, New normal education.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-94
Author(s):  
Afroh Nailil Hikmah ◽  
Ibnu Chudzaifah

Online learning has become a demand for education since the Covid-19 pandemic and continues in New Normal until it continues until post-pandemic even if teachers or lecturers have to develop learning strategies. Therefore teachers/lecturers are required to be literate in technology and always up to date on learning models, one of which is Blended Learning. This research itself is expected to explain what is meant by the Blended Learning Model. And, how is the application of the Blended Learning Model when applied to the new order after the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method in this article uses a literature review, where an action on the quality and new findings of scientific work. The development of a blended learning model is a combination of learning models carried out in an online and offline context. The allocation used is 50:50, meaning that from the time allocation provided, 50% for face-to-face learning activities and 50% for online learning. The same is the case with using a 75:25 composition and doing 25:75. Blended learning model development techniques that need to be developed; 1) Face-to-face Learning Model; 2) Learning Using Electronic Teaching Materials, and 3) Learning Using Technology Media.


SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110306
Author(s):  
Muhammad Azeem Ashraf ◽  
Samson Maekele Tsegay ◽  
Yang Meijia

The concept of blended learning, a combination of online and face-to-face learning, has become popular in educational settings. Using qualitative methods, this study investigates the role of blended learning and in-service teachers’ perceptions. Blended learning was used for 19 in-service teachers during their summer degree program at a Chinese university. After the course, teachers were asked to write their reflections on blended learning, its role in diverse classrooms, and using it in their teaching career. The results showed that the teachers appreciated the use of blended learning for diversity, but they were against adopting it in their teaching due to limited pedagogical skills and the exam-oriented education system in China. Moreover, some teachers believed that traditional teaching is more effective for providing students with the necessary knowledge, while blended learning was viewed as difficult to manage. The study provides a better understanding of teachers’ perception of blended learning which contributes to global educational development.


Author(s):  
Sang My Tang ◽  
Hung Nguyen Tien

In the era of digital technology, higher education in Vietnam should plan strategies for developing a blended learning model, in which, besides improving face-to-face learning activities, investing in online learning activities is a strategic goal not only to expand the learners’s market share but also to transform the training model to use technology for modifying and improving the quality of education. The paper focuses on the study of forms and levels of combined learning models, discussing the situation and solutions for applying blended learning models to higher education institutions in Vietnam.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
Rohana Sufia ◽  
Utami Novita Lestari

Blended Learning strategy is considered capable of fostering student independence and achievement in learning. This learning combines online and face-to-face learning. The implementation of Blended Learning enables students to learn effectively and efficiently, more easily access teaching materials, and in the end increases student learning independence because learning is done independently. Learning mathematics is one of the content in thematic learning in elementary schools. Therefore students must always participate in learning. As an effort of educational institutions to expand the reach of learning, implementation, cost efficiency, optimal results, adjusting to various student needs, and increasing the attractiveness of learning. The results showed that the implementation of blended learning during the pandemic in mathematics was very helpful for teachers in delivering material to students, as well as increasing student independence in learning.


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