Because I was curious to see how much I actually knew about these three delivery methods, I choose to compare and contrast all three formats (blended, online, face-to-face). Once I got 5 minutes into it and started writing things in the spaces, I found the answer to how much I really understood about their differences.
The face-to-face instruction contrast space actually gave me the hardest time. Obviously, I am fairy familiar with face-to-face instruction, but I felt like I include a lot of technology in my teaching. This made me really think about the "how" it is used, so that I really understood the difference. Face-to-face uses technology to enhance and assist. Blended uses it to guide, instruct, enhance, and assist, all depending on the learning situation. Online, of course, relies on technology to guide, facilitate, and provide a lot of the instruction. Looking at learning this way, blended seems to be the much more balanced and student friendly method for students. So now that we see this, what do we do about it?
I am glad you chose to look at all three. Not only does it make the diagram look cool, but you came to the same conclusion I was at. Blended seems to have the right balance, and the question of what we do with this now is on the plate of all educators. Seeing how we as teachers will respond to the new technologies and strategies will be key in our futures!
ReplyDeleteJess, I love your diagram, and seeing as though you're at teacher you may have more point of views then I. I am not a teacher and I like how you included more information. My map only displays from a student point of view. Thanks and you did great!!! Very detailed.
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