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The Blended Learning approach

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 The Blended Learning approach is a bunch of methods such as readings, simulations, lectures and so on that allows students to learn, but maybe the keyword in this article would be technology. Because technology is what we call the cornerstone when it comes to education nowadays, even more in this pandemic situation.  There are some advantages that students can get from this approach, these advantages are known as 6ps, namely: participation, personalization, pacing, preparation, place, personal interaction. There are important subjects to have in mind in this Blended Learning approach. For instance, the importance to prepare classes not just for synchronous but also for asynchronous sessions. Because is important to deliver knowledge for students all the time, not just in the live session.  A sensitive point in this approach, is the knowledge that teachers need to have managing this platforms. Is important to acquire this knowledge before to deliver the class. But from my point of view
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Pros and cons of techonology in the teaching classes

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When it comes to techonology in teaching classes always are pros, but may be at the beginning seems to be a problem for those who are not into this field.  You have to start for the basics, because there are lots of products for teachers and mayba it can create doubts about what is the best web or resource to use. So maybe the cons are the wide variety of resources that you have, but this is also a pro because you always can try something new until you find that one tha fits to your teaching style and deliver the better outcomes for your students. Another con is that you need time to test this resoucers before your classes, and also need time to master in the use of it. And also you need to invest time to teach your students that tool that you think is the better for them.  The best you can do is try what your colleagues are using or maybe read at forums on internet.
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A new path

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Never was on my plans to become an english teacher, but fate drove me here. It was motivating to learn english an be able to talk and share my point of view in other language than my mother tongue. When I finished the classes I thought that would not be a bad idea to be able to teach the language, because is a way to continue learning. So I searched a course to learn methods and techniques to learn how to teach and I'm here.
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