blended learning = F2F instruction & paper-based manuals + tutored self-study using a range of educational technologies*
* may include one or more of the following
- web-based learning modules in a VLE (virtual learning environment)
- CD-ROMs (e.g. electronic dictionaries, interactive quizzes, tutorials, etc)
- interactive whiteboards
- discussion boards / fora
- text and voice chats
- wikis
- blogs
- webcasts & podcasts
- glossaries
- auxiliary technologies (wordprocessors, presentation and survey software, sound and image editing programs, etc)