Blended Learning Is the Natural Evolution of Electronic Learning

Abstract

The aim of this study was to structure a knowledge matrix, through in which to manifest the features of blended learning , its concept , success criteria, advantages and its application in university teaching , many studies have agreed that blended learning is the natural evolution of E-learning . it is perceived as a teaching – learning method which blends modern techniques and traditional methods together in specific time and place frames, within normal environmental classroom teaching circumstances, in which the teacher and the student interact, each one according to his role and the requirements of the teaching situation, with the least possible cost in order to reach the teaching outcomes with high com pretence and quality. It appeared that the process of blending between different teaching methods does not occur in a random or moody way, but in an organized homogeneous scientific method , which is governed by several criteria and controls related to the requirements of the teaching situation . Therefore , the blended learning success criteria in its excellent aims , teachers and students good performance, excellent instructional content ,perfect infers and technical stature , provision of financial potentials societal mobilization.

The obstacles which hinder the application of blended learning are centered around the high financial cost of the inputs of such kind of learning, the low level of education experience and skill of some teachers and students in dealing seriously with information and communication technology and teaching technology. The study concluded by emphasizing the importance of reconsidering the inputs of the instructional process and the procedures of its implementation in order to cope with the concept of electronic and technological revolution employ its basics to achieve the requirements of current stage , pursue novelty , persuade individuals that change and development are a modern necessity.

Keywords: blended learning, electronic learning, university teaching, technological revolution