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Sunday, June 7, 2015

Blended Learning and Role Playing

BLENDED LEARNING

Definition
Blended learning is replacing "e-learning" as the next big thing. Blended learning programs are perhaps the highest impact, lowest cost way to drive major corporate initiatives.
Blended Learning a pedagogical approach that combines the effectiveness & socialization.
The thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences”

Characteristics of Blended Learning
1.      BL is a convergence of two “archetypal” learning environments: face to face and fully online.
2.      In blended courses human-human interaction and learner-material interaction both typically play strong roles, though to different degrees.
3.      Thus, different modes of student engagement are discernible…


ROLE PLAYING
Definition
Students play a part (their own or somebody else’s) in a specific situation. Give student information about who they are, and what they think and feel.

Feature of Role Playing
Ø Student(s): Alone, in pairs, groups.
Ø Short or long.
Ø Open or tightly controlled.
Ø Defined by teacher/students.
Ø Types of roles:
a)     Useful for real-world needs
b)    Roles from TV, newspapers, books…
c)     Fictional roles.

Role of Teacher
Ø Facilitator
Ø Participant
Ø Feedback provider:




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