ABSTRACT
Blended learning is a combination of onsite and online experiences. The purpose of blending is to make teaching and learning experiences more flexible, efficient, and effective by designing for the best of each mode. Blending a traditionally onsite course involves using online learning activities to supplement or support onsite learning. Online technology in a blended course gives teachers more options for guiding and engaging students in learning activities outside of class. A blended course design purposely chooses synchronous or asynchronous learning interactions based on the strengths or weaknesses of each to achieve learning outcomes while maximizing flexibility. A blended course requires an online learning environment to organize and supplement the onsite sessions and to support interactions between members of the class. Blended learning can take advantage of real-world online tools and services to guide students toward habits and practices that will enable them to grow and thrive both within and beyond the boundaries of the classroom.
