Teachers Are Using Blended Learning For Teaching Right Now

First of all, blended learning is the combination of face-to-face and online instruction for specific learning outcomes. 91% of teachers are using Email to teach the courses. 87% use Learning management system. 83% use PowerPoint, and 41% use Smart Board. Some teachers say that an online teaching is most convenient for them. Nowadays, 72% of students are using laptops, tablets, or smart phones in class.
People might be curious about how teachers teach students in their classroom. Here are some yield of 2012 that Lethbridge College surveyed from 164 instructors regarding to their teaching and technology.

• 79% of instructors use blended learning in their teaching. 50% of instructors use face-to-face and another 50% of instructors use online technique in their teaching.
• The most widely use of learning management system are online grading, online course outlines, online readings and links.
• 92% of teachers prefer to use technology in the classroom.
• 47% of respondents feel confident to look for support in integrating blended learning.

Major concepts

• Lethbridge College surveyed from 164 instructors regarding to their teaching and technology.
• Most teachers use technology in their teaching.
• The number of teachers who use technology in the class room is getting increased.

Potential Strengths/Advantages

• It's more convenient for both teachers and students to learn and teach.
• Teachers can put grades online.

Potential Problems/Limitations/Disadvantages

• Students might play games on their laptops or tablets if teachers allow them to use them in class.

Discuss Questions

• Why lots of people are interesting in blended learning?
• Is it necessary for students to have their own laptops or tablets?

Here's a video about blended learning

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