Blending the Right Blended E-learning Marmon A. Pagunsan Training Programme Specialist Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics Penang, Malaysia 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

Blended E-learning It merges aspects of e-learning such as: web-based instruction, streaming video, audio, synchronous and asynchronous communication, etc; with traditional “face-to-face” learning (Al-Hunaiyyan, Al-Huwail & Al-Sharhan, 2007). 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

Blended E-learning 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

What had been learned? Two kinds of learners: active and passive online learners. Anything new or noble does not necessarily appeal to all. It provided an avenue for learners & teachers to optimize teaching and learning process. The least and the last had an avenue to contribute in the teaching-learning process. It is of prime importance for the teacher to know the right blend with the face-to-face learning and online learning. 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

Blended E-learning Promise 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

Blended E-learning Promise Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (SEAMEO RECSAM) Members: Brunei Darrusalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam; Associate Members: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain Is a reputable educational institution committed to promoting science and mathematics education in Southeast Asia and beyond. 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

Blended E-learning Promise 35% Reduced Cost 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN

Blended E-learning Challenges Information and communication technology infrastructure availability in underdeveloped countries (e. g. Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Timor Leste, etc.) 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN Information and communication technologically challenged teacher participants. English language barrier for non-English speaking countries.

Contact Information Marmon A. Pagunsan Training Programme Specialist Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics SEAMEO RECSAM, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia 15th - 17th October 2009 – BAHRAIN