Table 2 Resources to promote learning using blended learning environments in formal and non-formal settings Source: (Galvis et al., 2006, p. 14)
Type of media | Formal Learning Setting (Classroom) | Informal Learning Setting (Workplace) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Physical classroom | Virtual classroom | Virtual Office | Physical office | |
Human-based, offline | ICT-based, online | ICT-based, online | Human-based, offline | |
Interactive media (allow learning through interaction and collaboration between people) | Discussion groups Case discussion Problem-based learning Expert consultation Role playing | Online forums / discussion groups Interactive case discussion Interactive problem-based learning Online expert consultation Collaborative games / simulations | Distributed learning communities (LC) •Task-based LC •Practice-based LC •Knowledge-based LC Online consultation •With colleagues •With experts Collaborative tools •Productivity •Knowledge management | Local learning communities •Task-based LC •Practice-based LC •Knowledge-based LC Consultation •With colleagues •With experts Mentoring Peer coaching Retreats |
Active media (allow learning by inquisitive exploration of learning objects or tools) | Exercises Field trips Games Simulations Functional models Sensors Working tools Physical search | Drills + feedback/reinforcement Web quests Stand-alone e-games Stand-alone e-simulations Digital models + data capturing Digital sensors + data capturing Productivity tools Digital search / Internet / Portals/ | Knowledge Management •Individual syndication / blogs •Group / syndication / blogs •Organizational / data bases Just-in-time active learning tools Personal support tools •Help system, wizards Productivity tools, Working tools Search / Internet / Portals/ | Knowledge Management Individual Handbooks and manuals Physical search |
Expositive media (allow learning by transmission of knowledge) | Demonstration Lecture Video conference Audio conference Digital video Digital audio Books, magazines | Digital-demo e-Tutorial Video conference Audio conference Digital video / video casting Digital audio / pod casting Portals, eLibraries, Group websites Shared personal portfolios | RSS Syndication from •Search agents •Watch lists •Productivity tools •Social networks •Peer produced content •Blogs •Pod casts •Video casts •Personal portfolios | Subscription to •Magazines •Reference services Non formal learning events •Invited lecturers •Brown bag lunches •Seminars •Conferences •Video conferences •Audio conferences |