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The expectations with regards to performance at work place or at home are complex; we need a blend of various learning solutions to resolve these complex issues. In such a scenario, Blended learning offers a greater chance of success.
Blended learning is not new concepts. In fact, it is an age-old concept that existed for several centuries. In ancient India, the pupil leave with their teacher or guru for years in Ashrams. The pupil was imparted theoretical knowledge, in the presence of the guru, sitting under the tree. The requisite physical training took place in open places. The pupil would also help the guru in the preparation of food. And, many such areas of learning were available under a single roof under the aegis of a single teacher. Blended Learning is akin to the form of pedagogical practice such as the Gurukul where there exists a blend of various training or learning strategies.
Today, the needs and challenges of learning have changed. Enlisted below are a few such challenges:
- Time constraint
- Total number of students that can be reached
- Learners being distributed at far different places
- Complexity of tasks to perform
- Complexity of content
- Forms of content (Audio, Video, Text etc.)
- Infrastructure
- Cost
- Ease of access of content to remote learners
- Platforms to deliver various types of content anywhere and anytime.
- A learner-centric Learning Module/Design.
- Easy tracking
- Multiple delivery of learning content
- Regulatory or supervisory control over content, trainer performance and learner’s understanding.
The above learning environment is a blend of technology and traditional learning strategies.
Source: Elearning Solutions India (Blog)
