BLENDED LEARNING: AN EMERGING AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH

Blended learning, as the name suggests, is a combination of two types of learning. One is the traditional, in-person form of class, and the other is the use of fast-developing technology. In modern classrooms, some parts of the syllabus and classroom activities are conducted traditionally while the rest is conducted online. Blended learning is an innovative concept. This is the resolution that exists between classroom and ICT supported learning leverages the benefits of traditional learning in both offline and online learning. This includes collaborative learning, creative learning and computer-assisted learning (CAI). Blended learning requires hard efforts, right approach, good budget and highly motivated teachers and students for its successful implementation. Since it involves diverse mediums so it is complex and a difficult task to organize. The present paper discusses the concept of blended learning, its main features and the feasibility of its implementation. The scope of blended learning in the Indian educational system is also discussed. The present paper also tries to explain that blended learning is an approach that needs to be adopted.