BLENDED LEARNING – IN INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM TRANSACTION

Traditional classroom teaching methods are no longer effective to attain current learning parameters. Technology based approaches alone can’t provide students with meaningful learning experiences. But the combination of both can help an educational institution achieve its goals easily. Blended learning is an innovative approach that embraces the advantages of both traditional teaching in the classroom and ICT supported learning including both offline learning and online learning. It has scope for Co-operative learning, Constructive learning and Computer assisted learning (CAI). Blended learning needs rigorous efforts, right attitude and highly motivated teachers and students for its successful implementation. Blended learning approach ensures that the learner is directing his or her individual learning experiences. This approach also helps cater the individual needs of the learners. Most students have unique learning styles and a blended approach is more likely to cater to those needs than a traditional classroom teaching approach. The present paper discusses the concept of Blended learning, its main features, models of Blended learning, types of Blended learning and strategies of Blended learning.