The latest trend in providing education is the distance or blended learning. This is typically done with the use of world wide web or internet. Blended learning is a student-centered approach to creating a learning experience whereby the learner interacts with other students, with the instructor, and with content through thoughtful integration of online and face-to-face environments. A well-designed blended learning experience thoughtfully organizes content, support materials, and activities via synchronous and asynchronous learning events, all of which are delivered in a variety of modes ranging from traditional lecture to online tutorials. Communication and collaboration are necessary functions of a blended approach. Because formative assessment is embedded throughout …show more content…
In addition, since difference students have unique learning styles, a blended approach is more likely to cater to those needs. The advantages of using distance and blended learning is a collaborative learning experience which means there is a strong connection between the teacher and the learners via online platform. The collaborative tools can be access easily by the learner and could be able to connect with each other in or out of the classroom. Another is the increase of accessibility towards the lesson and improves their attitude towards learning. Since it is very accessible, the students are given the tools to access the course materials anytime, anywhere. They could also reinforce their materials by browsing certain websites given by their teachers. It will also improve the communication between the learners and lecturers. The mere fact that it is online, it can provide many communication tools such as news, emails, instant messaging, online discussions and the like. It will lessen communication gap and improves their communication skills in terms of the use of