Why do institutions adopts blended learning and how do they make it work?

1. Approaches to blended learning Dr Janet Macdonald OU in Scotland Developing independent learners: the role of online media. CUHK, June 3 rd 2010

4. What is your current practice in blended learning? Why did you adopt this approach?

5. Students Default Campus-based F-to-f study for content delivery and support. Informal networks happened naturally Distance Course books + distance technols, some f-to-f. Informal networks were less easy Campus plus distance F-to-f on campus + distance technols for support distance students. Informal networks were less easy for distance students

9. Students Default Adoption of online Campus-based F-to-f study for content delivery and support. Informal networks happened naturally More flexibility . But maybe less attractive than f-to-f. plus informal networks Distance Course books + telephone, some f-to-f. Informal networks were less easy More continuous contact + collaborative working plus informal networks Campus plus distance F-to-f on campus + distance technols for off campus students. Informal networks less easy for distance students Equal access for all. More collaborative working, plus informal networks

16. In summary

20. When could your students work online? When are the critical times to use face to face?