{"id":13194,"date":"2011-01-05T09:28:14","date_gmt":"2011-01-05T14:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=13194"},"modified":"2011-01-05T09:29:12","modified_gmt":"2011-01-05T14:29:12","slug":"the-benefits-of-blended-learning-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2011\/01\/05\/the-benefits-of-blended-learning-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Blended Learning Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facultyfocus.com\/articles\/distance-learning\/the-benefits-of-blended-learning-explained\/?c=FF&amp;t=F110105\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Benefits of Blended Learning Explained<\/strong><\/a> &#8212; from Faculty Focus<\/p>\n<p><strong>When talking to administrators, point out that blended learning\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>impacts the entire institution.<\/li>\n<li>offers a learner-centered pedagogy.<\/li>\n<li>may integrate with the strategic plan.<\/li>\n<li>improves classroom utilization.<\/li>\n<li>can help match delivery to academic need.<\/li>\n<li>can help fill under-enrolled courses and programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When talking to faculty, point out that blended learning\u2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>gives them access to new resources.<\/li>\n<li>introduces them to online learning.<\/li>\n<li>is an opportunity for faculty development and lets them experiment with new pedagogies and techniques.<\/li>\n<li>helps meet student expectations and build student skills.<\/li>\n<li>allows for more flexible scheduling.<\/li>\n<li>retains the face-to-face aspect faculty may cherish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When talking to students, point out blended learning\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> meets their expectations for utilizing technology.<\/li>\n<li>develops independent learning skills.<\/li>\n<li>offers increased flexibility and convenience.<\/li>\n<li>provides better access to those with job, family, or distance barriers.<\/li>\n<li>helps reduce educational costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-4209\" href=\"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2010\/04\/27\/how-incredibly-sad\/best-of-both-worlds-dsc-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4209\" title=\"best-of-both-worlds-dsc\" src=\"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/best-of-both-worlds-dsc.jpg\" alt=\"Let's take the best of both worlds -- online learning and face-to-face learning\" width=\"463\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/best-of-both-worlds-dsc.jpg 463w, https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/best-of-both-worlds-dsc-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Benefits of Blended Learning Explained &#8212; from Faculty Focus When talking to administrators, point out that blended learning\u2026 impacts the entire institution. offers a learner-centered pedagogy. may integrate with the strategic plan. improves classroom utilization. can help match delivery to academic need. can help fill under-enrolled courses and programs. 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