Summary of TPACK-related journal 8

Title                            : Blended Learning: An Innovative Approach

Author                        : Lalima, Kiran Lata Dangwal

Year                            : 2017

Publisher                    : Universal Journal of Educational Research

Source                        : www.eric.com

This paper discusses about the term and advantages of Blended Learning. Blended learning is actually a learning process by combining both traditional classroom and ICT-supported classroom through online or offline.  It has scope for collaborative learning; constructive learning and computer assisted learning. Blended learning needs hard efforts, right attitude, sufficient budget and highly motivated teachers and students for its successful implementation. As it needs diverse things so it is a bit complex and organizing it is not an easy task.

But anyhow, If Blended Learning is utilized maximally, it can generate the advantages as follow: (1) As part of learning is done through ICT, online or offline mode so teachers and students get more time in the classroom for creative and cooperative exercise. (2) Students gain advantage of online learning and CAI without losing social interaction element and human touch of traditional teaching’. (3) It provides more scope for communication. Communication cycle is completed in blended learning which is not possible if we follow only traditional approach. (4) Students become more techno savvy and they gain enhanced digital fluency (5) Students have more strengthened professionalism as they develop qualities like self-motivation, self-responsibility, discipline. (6) It updates course content and so gives new life to established courses.