Using Technology to Enhance LearningAnu Sharma

An Introduction to Blended Learning

• A blended learning approach combines face to face and computer mediated instruction

• May also be referred to as:– Hybrid learning, e-Learning, online learning, technology

enhanced learning

An Introduction to Blended Learning

• However, important points…

– Technology does not replace face to face teaching!– Do not put the horse before the cart!(i.e. consider the pedagogy prior to the technology)

Appropriate use of technology enhanced learning

• Technology should be used to enhance your teaching and students’ learning, i.e: it should add VALUE

Activity: Using technologies for delivery and /or assessment

Referring to Brunel’s educational considerations (see handout) choose technologies that are pedagogically appropriate to deliver your redesigned programme/

module

Link: http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/apdu/researchprojects/entice

Technology & Educational Considerations

Activity: Using technologies for delivery and /or assessment

Explain why you have chosen these technologies and the challenges you may face in implementing them