Motivating Adult Learners Using Blended Learning in Higher Education Institution Prepared by : Nurnisaq Ilmiah Bt Khaidir Prepared for : En. Muhamad Furkan Mat Salleh

What is blended learning? - A learning environment that either combines teaching methods, delivery methods, media formats or mixture of all these. (Wan Fatima, 2008) -Combination of various aspects of traditional classroom with various aspects of online learning. (Sivapunniam, 2009) -Learning outside the traditional classroom using information technology for the delivery of the learning materials. (Farahiza, 2010) -Example: e-learning

What is the approaches for blended learning? 1) Skill-driven learning - Combines self-paced learning with instructor's support to develop specific skills 2) Attitude-driven learning -Combines various events and delivery media to develop specific behaviours 3) Competency-driven learning -Blends performance support tools with knowledge

What is the needs of adult learners? 1) Lesser contact hour 2) Morning classes 3) Close to home venues

What is the ARCS model of motivational design? - A motivational model that was created by John Keller in mission to finding possible ways to supplement the learning process with motivation. -Four areas: Attention, Relevance, Confidence and Satisfaction

Attention - Interest displayed by the learners in taking in concepts or ideas being taught. Relevance - Ensure that the instruction and topic of the lesson is relevant to Learners. Confidence - Establishing positive expectation for achieving success Satisfaction - Rewards from learning experiences.

What is the advantages of using blended learning? Allow the learners to choose and make decision on what, when, where and how to learn Help the learners in knowing their strengths and weaknesses. Flexible Enhance social interaction

What is the disadvantages of using blended learning? System is not stable Do not aware of their special roles in handling blended learning Often neglect response requirements Connectivity limitations

Conclusions Learners need to be independent in the sense that they can make decision on their Learners need to be independent in the sense that they can choose their own way of constructing their own meaning according to topic discussed Blended learning is the best method in teaching and learning process