Blended learning

Blended learning is mostly used to define a situation where diffeferent delivery methods are combined together to deliver a particular course. These methods may include a mixture of real life classrooms, e-classrooms and self-paced learning.

Moreover, blended learning is when an instructor combines two methods to deliver instructions. However, this term most often applies to the use of technologoy on instruction. A good example of blennded learning would be to give a well-structured introductory lesson in the classroom, continueing then to provide follow-up materials online. Guidance is suggested early in the process, to be faded as learners gain expertise.

Concluding; blended is a combination of different learning methods (take a look at the circle diagram).