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Modes of Teaching: Face-
to-Face, Online, Blended
Learning Objectives • To describe the key features of face-to-face, online, and blended learning models • To compare the advantages and challenges of each mode of teaching and learning • To identify when each teaching mode is most effective in different educational settings • To discuss trends and best practices for blended learning Face-to-Face Learning • Refers to traditional classroom- Advantages based learning with direct • Real-time collaboration interaction between students and teachers • Builds social and communication skills Key features • Easier to monitor student • Immediate feedback and engagement interaction Disadvantages • Structured schedule and environment • Higher operation costs • Physical presence required • Dependent on location and time Online Learning • Learning that takes place over the Advantages internet, often with digital resources and virtual • Flexibility in time and location communication • Access to a wide range of Key features resources and experts • Can be synchronous/asynchronous • Personalized learning pace • Requires internet access and Disadvantages technology • Requires strong self-discipline • Self-paced learning options • Potential technical issues Blended Learning • A combination of face-to- Advantages
face and online learning • Combines the benefits of both face-to-
face and online learning approaches • Greater flexibility while maintaining personal interaction Key features • Can cater to different learning styles • In-person sessions Disadvantages supplemented by online • Requires careful planning and components coordination • Balancing in-person and online • Flexible learning paths elements can be complex Comparison of Teaching Modes • Interaction: High in face-to- • Cost: Generally higher in face, medium in blended, low face-to-face, lower in in online online, mixed in blended • Flexibility: High in online, medium in blended, low in face-to-face • Flexibility: High in online, medium in blended, low in face-to-face Best Practices for Blended Learning • Balance between online and in-person sessions • Use interactive tools to enhance engagement (e.g., quizzes, forums) • Monitor student progress through both online platforms and in-class activities • Offer support through multiple channels (e.g., email, virtual office hours, in-class) When to Use Each Mode • Face-to-Face: Best for hands-on training, discussions, and immediate feedback • Online: Effective for remote learning, flexibility, and self- paced environments • Blended: Ideal for balancing flexibility with interaction, offering a hybrid solution Current Trends And Conclusion Current trends Conclusion • Growth of online and blended • All three modes—face-to-face, learning post-pandemic online, and blended—offer unique benefits and challenges • Increasing use of technology • The choice depends on (e.g., virtual classrooms, AI- educational goals, student based learning platforms) needs, and resources • Personalized learning • Blended learning is becoming experiences through online more popular as it offers the best modules and adaptive learning of both worlds THANK YOU