The Learning Continuum: Traditional to Digital by Tiffany Weaver

Face to Face

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:30:10 UTC

Face to Face is an interaction that we all have every day. Some would say that this is the best, and others would say that it is the worst.

Traditional to Virtual

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:30:35 UTC

Benefits of Face 2 Face

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:32:49 UTC

Face to face interaction with an instructor and other participants enables more effective communication that really cannot be seen on a screen.

What's so bad about it?

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:34:08 UTC

In-person schooling is not as flexible as virtual learning. A teacher has a strict schedule to follow, which leaves less time for individualized student support when required. Moreover, the cost to teach in-person is higher than virtual learning due to the increased need for supplies.

Distance Learning - What it is, exactly?

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:36:09 UTC

Distance learning is the education of students who may not always be physically present at school, or where the learner and the teacher are separated in both time and distance.

Similarities

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:38:59 UTC

Both face to face and distance learning require communication skills. One must have excellent timing and able to communicate in a timely manner.

Benefits of distance learning

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:42:08 UTC

*Time management

*Flexibility

*Personalized learning

* Accessibility

Okay, so what is the bad thing about it?

tedge5 — 2024-10-16 23:44:28 UTC

Lack of face-to-face interaction

Isolation

Delayed Feedback

Internet difficulties

At times, little to no motivation

Blended Learning and Pro's

tedge5 — 2024-10-17 00:19:29 UTC

What is not to love about Blended! It is the best of both worlds!

Blended learning allows students to interact with their peers and exchange ideas.

It also allows flexibility.

Blended learning provides students with more options for how they want to learn the material.

Con's of blended learning

tedge5 — 2024-10-17 00:22:45 UTC

Blended learning can be a lot of work for educators, especially if they already have a heavy workload or aren't comfortable with the technology.

It can also be very hard if either party is not tech-savvy.

Unfortunately, cheating can occur more easily.

Similarity

tedge5 — 2024-10-17 00:26:26 UTC

Face to face is a type of blended learning in which technology is used alongside traditional teaching to increase success in educational outcomes.