EXPLORATION OF BLENDED LEARNING IN INDIAN CONTEXT:AN STRATEGIC APPROACH
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https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i8.2019.660Keywords:
Blended Learning, Definition, Evolution, Implementation of Blended Learning strategy in Indian ContextAbstract [English]
Technology is driving factor of Fourth Industrial Revolution in which digital automation, artificial intelligence, mobile supercomputing, intelligent robots are at its momentum. International competitiveness and global challenges demands highly innovative and competent school environment. Digital era and globalization has led to a new trend in education. One such trend is Blended Learning. The objective of the present paper is to analyse the concept of blended learning and to review the evolution of blended learning. Further, the paper discusses the intricacies and technical complications involved during implementation of blended learning in Indian context. In addition, the paper also critically analyse the competencies needed for handling blended learning along with benefits and challenges of blended learning.
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