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Model by JP, Form 10StructureDidWas doingHad doneModelDefiniteness of the moment: NOCompleteness: NOWhen? past/before past/specific past: PASTDefiniteness of the moment: YESCompleteness: NOWhen? past/before past/specific past:SPECIFIC PASTDefiniteness of the moment: YESCompleteness: YESWhen? past/before past/specific past:BEFORE PASTPlease note that the examples above are actual models of learners as they existedduring the time of working with a particular system of tasks. Some models or theirparts may appear incorrect from the conventional point of view. This, however, didnot necessarily affect the quality of the learning process of this or that student, asthe model was tested and often improved at a later stage. Moreover, it is surprisinghow useful this or that ‘incorrect’ model may turn out to be in the student’s hands.Students’ feedback and further planned adaptationsStudents’ feedback concerned two aspects: the proposed approach to learninggrammar and the mode for implementing it. The feedback was collected throughvarious channels: anonymous online questionnaires, ongoing learner reflections(Learner reflections 2004 –10), entries in the assessment portfolios and interviews.The main points are summarised below:■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■It is difficult for learners to accept working with grammar online if they previouslydealt with it in the classroom. The situation is completely different when a groupis introduced to the blended course from the very beginning.Difficult aspects are even more difficult when working online.Work online requires much more concentration than the same workin the classroom.Learners’ complaints about the technology do not really depend on the qualityof the technological solutions offered to them.Technical problems lead to a high level of frustration (in comparison tothe classroom).Online modules are a good way to have everything about grammar organisedand kept in one place.Developing and testing their own models leads to deeper understandingof how grammar works.Various aspects of learning grammar are remembered much better whendeveloped by learners.A thinking-based blended learning course | 195