BLENDED LEARNING: AN APPROACH USEFUL FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

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Abstract

Blended learning is definitely more beneficial approach than old-school educational methods of teaching and learning. It works for the students, since it helps them to learn more through practical implementation of the knowledge they gain. It also works for the teachers, since it makes their job more easy and enjoyable. Blended learning is the effective integration of various learning techniques, technologies, and delivery modalities to meet specific communication, knowledge sharing, and informational needs. Blended learning is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods. A system that combines face-to-face education and online learning. It is also used in professional development and training settings. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or pace. The major advantage that blended learning offers is level, where one instructor can only teach so many people at a time. Blended learning is suitable for all educational levels, from preschool to the postgraduate level. Make an effort to introduce blended learning in your classroom, and you'll soon witness the results. In present digital world, our education system has to have the sufficient input of blended learning to change the perspectives of students and thinking of teachers at every level of education

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