What does blended-learning enable?

The article was written as part of the implementation of the project " Quality in Education in the Vocational Training Sector " (Quality in Education in the Vocational Training Sector)
funded by the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 No. EOG/19/K3/W/0010.

Blended - learning is a modern form of learning, which is guided by the idea of combining traditional knowledge transfer with remote activities using technology. It is considered blended - learning when for more than 25% of the time students acquire knowledge through a computer or other technological medium.

What are the typical elements of blended-learning?

• e-learning,
• classroom training,
• access to a training repository,
• virtual classroom,
• webinars.

Universities, schools - including language schools - training companies and even corporations are using blended - learning. This method is becoming increasingly popular. Why? It opens up a lot of possibilities for learners (learners), and it is also much more accessible and attractive.

What does blended-learning make possible?

• Regularity

Training conducted entirely in workshops has an occasional character. It is an indisputable fact that classroom activities and the knowledge imparted in them are needed. Such face-to-face interaction allows you to understand the topic under discussion, catch possible errors in thinking, motivate. Using e-learning additionally, we give students a chance to assimilate the material more effectively, while not taking away their time freedom. Unlimited opportunities for regular repetition of learned issues, returning to selected parts of the material and conducting repetitions at their own pace definitely help in educational development.

• Monitoring progress

Activities on e-learning platforms can be easily monitored. Each participant of a course, training or lesson can view his or her performance or development statistics. Thus, he is aware of what areas need work, etc. From the perspective of teachers or employers, such an option is equally beneficial, managing training policies and planning development paths becomes much easier. This contributes to increased training efficiency.

• Attractive approach to learning

The world is constantly developing, people are trying to improve their work and activities, including in the field of e-learning. There are many methods to create unique educational content. In addition to graphics, training courses can be enhanced with videos, quizzes and other interactive exercises. The times when e-learning was associated with tedious hours spent at the computer are gone. Today we have access to creatively produced content that develops, teaches and engages.

• Material tailored to you

There are many types of learning, and the artificial intelligence used in e-learning applications can tailor exercises that are most relevant to your way of learning. It is the learner who is at the center of the learning process. This makes the assimilation of the material given by the trainer or teacher more efficient and enjoyable.

• Easy access to knowledge

Logging in to an e-learning platform takes a short while. We can easily do it through our computer or phone. In this case, the limitations of time and space do not play a role.

Blended-learning is an easy-to-use and effective way of learning. Combining the traditional method with remote activities has many advantages, so we encourage you to take an interest in the subject. The field is constantly evolving, with developers studying complex content creation processes to create better and more interactive products.