Title: A review of blended synchronous learning

Authors: Wan Yu Ho

Addresses: National Institute of Education, 1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616, Singapore

Abstract: This paper reviews the main benefits and challenges teachers, students and institutes may face while using blended synchronous learning and some possible strategies to overcome them. This paper also looks at the main factors to consider for designing effective blended synchronous learning. For example, having common display across all users, choosing a suitable platform and features, modes of blended synchronous learning. Strategies like: enhancing students' and teachers' e-learning competence, explaining the structure of the course to students, teachers' preparation and delivery of lessons and support from various parties, can be used to effectively carry out blended synchronous learning.

Keywords: blended synchronous learning; blended learning; benefits of blended synchronous learning; challenges of blended synchronous learning; effective blended synchronous learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSMILE.2017.090977

International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 2017 Vol.5 No.4, pp.278 - 291

Received: 06 Mar 2017
Accepted: 26 Jul 2017
Published online: 05 Apr 2018 *

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