Position Paper on Blended Learning in Adult Education
14 March 2019
Blended learning is an approach where educators leverage technology and digital access for learners to create, communicate, collaborate and apply critical thinking skills to construct knowledge in a connected world.
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.
Learn MoreIn a blended approach, learners use digital technology to:
Literacy practitioners know that limited access to technology can create insurmountable barriers for lifelong learners in Ontario.
Focusing on people rather than systems acknowledges that relationships are a key component of learning outcomes.