Learning in a Technology-enhanced Environment

Learning in a Technology-enhanced Environment

The article that I chose is in title, “Face –to-face or Online? Choosing the Medium in Blended Training” This article is about choosing the right online learning to combine with face-to-face learning. The author gives step by step instructions in choosing the medium in Blended Training. The first is to know the purpose and strategies of learning method (Yelon, 2006). The instructor need to decide what part of the learning need to be taught face to face what part is for online learning.  The second one is “Assessing Motivation to Restructure.”

 Knowing when to replace face to face learning with online learning is required.

Instructional method should motivate learning to online for specific function and information (Yelon, 2006). Step three is “Checking Media Compatibility.”  The use of face learning should be comparable to achieve the goal of the learning. Step four is “Accounting for Resources” (Yelon, 2006). Instructor need to consider the resources that need to complete the task. These step combined will ensure the success in using blended Learning.

The use of both face-to-face and online learning require learner to think outside of the box. The traditional way of learning has been implemented into the 21^st way of learning. As head of the after school program in community learning to combine face-to0face and online learning from the peer reviewed article able me to use the still to ensure that my students receive the best of both world of learning. The use of technology to deliver learning can ensure all students be a participant in the learning process. Choosing the right technology tools will determine you students learning outcomes.

Yelon, S. (2006). Face-to-face or online? choosing the medium in blended training. Performance Improvement, 45(3), 22-26. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/237233661?accountid=32521