Blending the Right Blended

E-learning

Marmon A. PagunsanTraining Programme Specialist

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education OrganisationRegional Centre for Education in Science and

MathematicsPenang, Malaysia

15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

Blended E-learning

It merges aspects of e-learning such as: web-based instruction, streaming video, audio, synchronous and asynchronous communication, etc; with traditional “face-to-face” learning (Al-Hunaiyyan, Al-Huwail & Al-Sharhan, 2007).

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Blended E-learning

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What had been learned?• Two kinds of learners: active and passive online

learners.• Anything new or noble does not necessarily appeal

to all.• It provided an avenue for learners & teachers to

optimize teaching and learning process. • The least and the last had an avenue to contribute

in the teaching-learning process.• It is of prime importance for the teacher to

know the right blend with the face-to-face learning and online learning.

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Blended E-learning Promise

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Blended E-learning Promise • Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation

Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM)

• Members: Brunei Darrusalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam; Associate Members: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain

• Is a reputable educational institution committed to promoting science and mathematics education in Southeast Asia and beyond.

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Blended E-learning Promise

35% Reduced Cost

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Blended E-learning Challenges

• Information and communication technology infrastructure availability in underdeveloped countries (e. g. Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Timor Leste, etc.)

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• Information and communication technologically challenged teacher participants.

• English language barrier for non-English speaking countries.

Contact InformationContact Information

Marmon A. Pagunsan <marmonpagunsan@yahoo.com>Training Programme Specialist

Southeast Asian Ministers of Education OrganisationRegional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics

SEAMEO RECSAM, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah 11700 Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia

15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN