Patterns for blended, Person-Centered learning

Abstract

Within the last few years, e-learning has become a focal point in several universities and organizations. While much research has been devoted to producing e-content, describing it with metadata, and to constructing e-learning platforms, less attention has been paid to using technology to improve the learning process in terms of depth and scope. Our research is targeted at filling this gap by considering learning support from a technical as well as socio-psychological perspective. We investigate how these two worlds can be brought together to result in maximum cross-fertilization. In this paper we focus on conceptual modeling of successful blended learning processes, their semi-formal description as patterns, and on the use of patterns as sources for the derivation of web-based templates. We report on experiences and evaluations of employing patterns in the context of blended, Person-Centered learning in technical subjects. Our major conclusion is that blended learning has added value only if designed thoughtfully and accompanied by high interpersonal skills of instructors.

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