Blended Learning

Our position is that blended learning in adult education is not only about the use of tools and resources. Instead, it’s a way to think about program and curriculum development, including learning design and delivery.

A blended learning approach is one that enhances and extends the application of adult learning principles to meet the changing needs of people learning, working and engaging in 21st-century life.

Learn more about the principles and benefits of blended learning and why we advocate for this approach.

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In a blended approach, learners use digital technology to:

• Be creative and exploratory.
• Broaden perspectives and deepen knowledge.
• Develop communication and problem-solving strategies for a variety of purposes and audiences.
• Enrich learning by collaborating with peers, experts or community members close by or at a distance.
• Expand and sustain networks.
• Curate resources.
• Engage in critical thinking and reflection.
• Explore the rights, responsibilities, ethics and opportunities of living, learning and working in a digitally connected world.
• Work with educators to co-create learning pathways and curriculum.
• Build self-advocacy skills.

Join a group of instructors at the Educator Network to explore applying a blended learning approach.

The Educator Network

See how the PAL (Planning a Lesson) working group co-designed and co-created a suite of blended-learning lesson-planning resources.

The PAL Working Group

More about blended learning

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