As I began the DLL program at Lamar University, my eyes were opened to the possibilities that technology tools can offer to teaching and learning, provided that they are implemented well with the appropriate planning. My interest in technology-enhanced education turned quickly to blended learning, and then to developing an in-class blended learning environment for my students. The development of language skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – occurs at a different pace for different students. I realized through my research that an in-class blended learning environment could provide my students the opportunity to dedicate their learning time to the skills that they find the most challenging, while still having the benefits that come from face-to-face instruction.

 

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