Are there different types or formats of online learning?
Oftentimes, it is assumed that online learning takes place exclusively online, however there are three different formats in which online learning occurs. Those formats are: Supplemental: The primary format for learning occurs in a face-to-face classroom, course materials and learning materials are often posted on a classroom Web site to supplement classroom instruction. Blended: The primary format for learning occurs both face-to-face and in an online classroom. Learning materials and content are often distributed online. Exclusive: The primary format for learning occurs in an online format only. All learning content, materials, and interaction occur through the online classroom. 10. Is one type or format of online learning preferred or more effective? The blended format is currently preferred and proven most effective. This conclusion is supported by many online educators and past research. Danny Duren, a training manager with Silicon Graphics Inc., believes that blending “produces be
