Blended/online learning removes several barriers educators
and students frequently face in the classroom. Online learning allows students
to collaborate and connect with other students outside of the traditional
school setting. Different perspectives and ideas can be shared in an online
setting that may not be present when students collaborate with students who
have a similar background or environment.
Blended or online learning can also be more accommodating
for learners. I’ve taken several online and blended learning courses and
realized that it’s easier for me to focus on my work and be more productive at
different times during the day. Online courses allowed me to concentrate on my
homework and reading at times that I felt I could best process the information.
Other days I was just very busy with work, so the flexibility of an online
course was extremely helpful.
On the other hand, digital learning could definitely present
barriers for some students and educators. I personally enjoy online courses because
asynchronous learning allows me to sit back and process what I’m reading and
learning before I share my thoughts with others. Compared to the pace of a
discussion taking place in class, a discussion board may seem boring to someone
who thrives from taking part in a lively debate in class. The lack of
face-to-face interaction with others may seem less stimulating or appealing to
some learners.
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