Finding the Right Blend: Bringing Learning Back to Blended Learning

Abstract

The central theme for this chapter is to highlight the importance of learning design for blended learning. This means anchoring blended learning on established learning approaches substantiated by theories, principles, and empirical data. Also important is the blending of various components related to learning, and how to achieve effective blending. Thus, we propose a blended learning design involving three major components: (1) design considerations from a learning perspective, (2) considerations of different dimensions of blended learning and (3) integrating different components for effective learning. A case example of blended knowledge building strategy was provided as an illustration of this design approach. We further suggest that this approach is transferable to other learning approaches, such as flipped classroom approach.