How to increase productivity in blended learning?

 

The mix between the virtual and physical classroom varies according to the teaching team, with each school seeking to adapt the model to the purposes of hybrid education. Some dynamics, however, are already well known and useful for the reality of several schools. Check out what they are next.

 

Flipped classroom

In this methodology, the theoretical part of the contents of the school curriculum is studied at home, with full support from teachers in remote education. Students come to the classroom to answer questions, participate in discussions and resolve activities.

 

rotational laboratory

The rotational laboratory methodology consists of combining activities in the classroom and in the school's computer lab, with complementary content to the subjects of the school curriculum.

 

A class is divided into two groups: one performs online activities, while the other attends the classroom at the educational institution. In the next round, students who were doing online activities move to the physical classroom and vice versa.

 

Online consultation with teachers

Private consultation with the student is an application of hybrid education. The teachers and the coordination plan how these consultations are organized: the times, how they can be arranged in advance, etc.

 

What is the relationship between e-learning and b-learning?

Also known as e-learning, e-learning is a distance learning modality that uses resources such as the computer and the Internet as its main learning tools.

 

In addition, in the case of contact between professor and student, communication is also carried out through digital channels. Thus, e-learning can be defined as a way of using network technology to create, select, manage, distribute and deepen learning.

 

With constant technological advances, the very concept of e-learning has shown variations and transformations — in this case, changes can be seen both in the electronic and technological aspect, as well as in the question of interactivity and  communication .

 

Although the modality is commonly associated with EaD, it is important to emphasize that the methodologies are not identical. This is because, in addition to being broader than e-learning, distance learning has evolved according to available technologies.

 

Furthermore, as e-learning values ​​communication and interactivity, it can be considered an interactive model of distance education.

 

On the other hand, the system that includes in-person classes in the e-learning modality is what we call b-learning. Like the distance learning category, the mixed regime requires the presence of resources and content designed and adapted especially for this type of education.

 

Ok, but what is the relationship between e-learning and b-learning? In general, e-learning is a learning methodology focused on classes, activities and exercises available only online, while b-learning presents a combination of online and offline content and tasks to obtain the best result. among students. Therefore, b-learning is a derivative of blednded learning.

 

In this context, in addition to being an open, dynamic and complete system, hybrid teaching constitutes a balanced and efficient mix of resources, techniques and pedagogical approaches. Therefore, b-learning has been increasingly used by the best educational institutions in the country.

 

How has technology transformed higher education?

As you can see, the way of learning has undergone numerous changes over the years. In this case, the use of the  Internet  and the advancement of  technology in education  can be considered the main factors responsible for transforming Higher Education.

 

In addition to more traditional tools such as email and social media, innovative features such as digital games,  inverted classrooms  and document sharing platforms have been widely used in today's learning processes — after all, we live in the information age.

 

When it comes to distance education, the modality has broken all physical and virtual barriers. This happens because the methodology allows reaching the most distant places and transforming the lives of thousands of people who, probably, would not have access to a regular education format.

 

Another aspect that has contributed to the increased search of students for hybrid courses (on-site and distance learning) is the fact that the MEC published a new  ordinance  at the end of 2018, allowing educational institutions to have up to 40% of online classes in its on-site courses, thus stimulating the expansion of this teaching modality.

 

In addition, due to virtual environments or online management systems, both students and educational institutions have benefited from aspects such as cost reduction, real-time monitoring of participants' performance and expansion of debates and group dynamics .

 

Thus, in addition to streamlining processes, strengthening relationships and promoting students' autonomy, technology has been responsible for changing the lives and fulfilling the dreams of people throughout Brazil (and the world).

 

As you can see, new technologies in education have facilitated access to content and ensured that knowledge is available to everyone. In this case, blended learning is one of the main examples of this revolution.

 

In addition to combining distance learning techniques to the face-to-face modality, this innovative methodology has contemplated countless users with difficulties and facilities in both formats, that is, b-learning presents the best of both scenarios.

 

Widely used in higher education institutions and corporate environments, the hybrid resource is really here   to stay. Despite all the obstacles that students face in face-to-face and distance learning, blended learning has been presented as the ideal way to overcome the difficulties of teaching modalities and make the best of both worlds possible.

 

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