What is remote access learning or blended learning?

Blended learning is made up of two axes:

• an online axis, possibly at home, controlled as appropriate in terms of the time allotted, the place where it takes place, the pace of learning, the chronological order of the sequences
• an axis on site, face-to-face, for example at school

The student’s learning path must be marked and offer an integrated experience, for example by means of a learning platform.

It gives the possibility of individualizing the sequences of lessons and the formative and summative evaluations, and allows the student to progress at the rate of mastery of skills and not according to a time defined by the teacher. It is a way to make the student more autonomous and to adapt the teaching offer to his potential, while respecting the prescriptions of the course programs.

https://www.blendedlearning.org/basics gives 7 models of blended learning that can be combined as needed.

However, NO BLENDED LEARNING CAN TAKE PLACE WITHOUT EQUIPMENT

Links:

• A workspace suitable for learning or working
• A desk/table and a chair suitable for sitting for a long time
• A computer or tablet that allows the trainee and/or student to learn and work
• A good internet connection
• Support tools such as good quality headphones, mouse, speakers etc…

Some suggestions: staying in front of a digital device for a long time is not recommended:

• Take small breaks every now and then
• Make sure an adequate distance from the monitor
• Get comfortable & try to maintain adequate posture
• If necessary, use specific glasses for the use of digital devices

Digital equipment: links:

• Account for access to the videoconferencing tool like Teams, Skype or Zoom.
• Mailbox and account for access to the cloud user like Gmail, OneDrive, GoogleDrive or Dropbox
• Graphic programmes like Canva, Photoshops, Pixir etc
• Communication software programmes like Openboard , PowerPoint, Google Slides, Word, etc.
• Social media channels: Facebook, Linkedin, Youtube channels, etc..
• Video editing software – free software
• Instruction and use of common translation software – Google Translate, Wordreference or Deepl
• Planification Tools like Google Calendar or Teams Calendar
• Communication channels like openboard , power point , Slides Office, Word, etc.