Blended-Learning Model Employed in Higher Education Institutes

Over the past few years, education professionals have become more pragmatic in their approach to technology-based media by using it to augment traditional forms of teaching delivery, such as classroom instruction and text-based materials. This trend has led to the rise of the term Blended-learning, which comprises both electronic and face-to-face interaction, creating opportunities that were not previously available (Petrova, 2002; Hollerer, 1999). Blended-learning model are implemented at the Chien-Kuo Technology University, Taiwan for upper-level-undergraduate English school students. In this article, the challenges and issues of designing next generation learning environments using current and emerging technologies are addressed. The flexible and practical approach proves that students with less English or computer-programming background can handle even an intermediate English course via blended learning, and the achievement, satisfaction and willingness of learning is significant increasing simultaneity.