Title:
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR BLENDED LEARNING IN TEACHER EDUCATION

Authors:
Razia B

Abstract:
Higher Education Institutions have started embracing technologies to bring effectiveness to the classrooms. Gone are the days of traditional classrooms where teaching was done mainly through lecture methods. NEP-2020 also talks about the use of innovative pedagogies by incorporating novel technologies in the classroom. Moreover, educational institutions worldwide have experienced an online learning environment in the recent past due to the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing. As the nature and mode of teaching learning environment in schools are rapidly changing, teacher education institutions need to adapt to emerging situations to keep pace with the new developments. The execution of blended learning demands innovativeness in pedagogy as well as variations in curriculum. The article is an attempt to explore the various digital technologies that are being employed worldwide for classroom discussions and group activities for blended classrooms. It can be concluded that there is a dire need to bring changes by emphasizing new pedagogies for better interaction and collaboration among pupil teachers.

Keywords:
Blended learning, Emerging technologies, Online pedagogy, Teacher Education

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2024.7410

Date of Publication: 14-08-2024