Will it blend?Integrating face-to-face and online learning

Irana Morrish, Cambridge ESOLRachel Le Juge, Air France

Session outline• New models of learning• Blended learning – what and why?• Introduction to Cambridge ESOL courses• Case Study 1: Siemens• Tips for integration• Case Study 2: Air France• Reflections on delivering blended programmes• Q&A

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http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/luis_von_ahn_massive_scale_online_collaboration.html

Tony Gurr, ‘Whats in, What’s out - for ELT’ allthingslearning blog, 2011

Flipped classroom model

Created by Knewton Learning and Column Five Media

How do we define blended learning?

100%

Face-to-face

100%

Online

A combination of traditional classroom learning and media-rich, interactive online technology

Benefits of blended learningFor learners• Flexibility of study • More time for reflection and review• Encourages learner autonomy• Can repeat the ‘lesson’• Reassurance of face-to-face contact• Personalisation of learning

Benefits of blended learning

For schools/teachers• Flexibility• Differentiation between learners• An easier way into teaching online• Opportunities to extend teaching time• Opportunities to widen access and run

additional classes

6 blended learning courses

• Cambridge Financial English • 100 hours• Level: B2• 75% Online; 25% Classroom

• BULATS Blended Learning Course • 50 hours• Level: B1-C1• 60%–70% Online; 30%–40% Classroom

• Cambridge B1 Course Online• 100 hours• Level: B1• 75% Online; 25% Classroom

…blended learning courses

• IELTS Academic Lower Bands • 100 hours• Band scores: 4.5–5.5• 50%–60% Online• 40%–50% Classroom

• IELTS Academic Higher Bands • 100 hours• Band scores: 6.0–7.5• 60–75% Online• 25%–40% Classroom

• Cambridge CELTA Course Online• 120 hours

• BULATS Self-study• 50 hours• Level: B1-C1

• IELTS Academic Self-study• 100 hours• Band scores: 4.5–7.5

• IELTS General Training Self-study• 100 hours• Band scores: 4.5–7.5

Self-study 100% online courses and modules

Case study: Siemens• Financial English to

support finance teams

• Learners are IT Support

• An opportunity to improve communication skills with colleagues

• Model of delivery: 75% online; 25% classroom

• Once a month face-to-face sessions

• Net meetings support

Common issues• Learner selection• Learner motivation• Finding time to study

flexibly• Checking progress

• Placement test & interview

• Incentivise completion• Learner agreement &

advice about structure• Engagement with peers &

tutor support • Use of role play

Some solutions

Case Study 2Rachel Le Juge, Air France

Questions?