Task for October Flipped Classroom and Blended Learning What Is a Flipped Classroom?

Task for October
Flipped Classroom and Blended Learning
What Is a Flipped Classroom?
A flipped classroom reverses the traditional teaching role where the lessons are first taught, and then homework is assigned. Instead, the students first study the course material, typically through online lectures, then learn how to implement what they learned in a classroom setting. For example, students may watch online lectures, review online course materials and texts, participate in online discussions or perform research at home. When in the classroom, students will practice their skillsets by having face-to-face discussions with peers, debating, making presentations, or having peer-reviewed assessments. Basically, the students do homework at school in a classroom setting.
What Are the Benefits of a Flipped Classroom?
There are several benefits of a flipped classroom. These are:
Direct instruction that moves from group learning to individual learning
It creates a dynamic and interactive learning environment
Educators guide students as they learn to apply the concepts
Student can engage creatively with the subject matter
Flipping speaks the language of today's busy student, allowing them to excel
Increases student-teacher and student-student interactions
Increased transparency It gives learners more control over their education
What Are the Downsides to a Flipped Classroom?
When it comes to criticisms about a flipped classroom, the main points of contention are:
The reduced opportunity for self-directed, critical thinkingThat flipped classrooms decenter the role of the studentThe curriculum can be rushed and not register with the student Creates an almost industrialized approach to learning where students can become overwhelmedFlipping does not necessarily use the latest technologyCreates a digital divide, separating those who are technologically-inclined from those who aren'tIt relies heavily on student preparation, which may be lackingIncreased time spent in front of a screen
What Is Blended Learning?
Blended learning is a pedagogical or educational approach that combines traditional teaching methods, such as in a classroom setting, with eLearning technology, such as online courses, lectures, presentations, quizzes, games and more.
It differs from flipped classroom techniques in that it works collaboratively with a traditional classroom. Training comes from both the teacher and the online learning modules that work together compatibly. Blended Learning's adoption has grown throughout higher education around the world and has become the new normality in the teaching-learning process. It optimizes the use of in-classroom learning with an online environment.
What Are the Benefits of Blended Learning?
Learner engagement is increased 
Increased flexibility and personalization in creating course modules
Increased one-on-one student interactions
Learner characteristics and learning experiences are taken into account to promote engagement that leads to desired outcomes 
Focuses on the potential of each modality to create better and meaningful learning through effective practices
Allows online tracking, which can help target 'at risk' learners quickly
Can create interactive simulationsUses visual, auditory and interactive content
Reduces time strain allowing students to learn at a good paceIncreases preparedness and knowledge
Increases quality of training
Allows for better reporting and analytics
Tracks and improves engagement
Overcomes geographical constraints
What Is the Downside to Blended Learning?
Some technologies can be challenging instead of being useful
It can require a tutor or mentor that needs to be highly skilled in eLearning
Total teaching time is about the same between both flipped and blended classrooms
Teachers may overdo it with educational activities and content causing a cognitive overload
It has been found that in assignments, the credibility of sources decreased, and plagiarism increased
Can require a significant investment in technology, like hardware and software