Some advocates of blended learning ( the mix of traditional teaching with technology ) believe that technology can help alleviate America 's chronic teacher shortages by spreading effective teaching further . In response to shortages , some schools have begun hiring less - qualified candidates , and blended learning advocates believe that giving highly effective teachers a leadership role , with less - experienced teachers as apprentices , in blended classrooms could provide an alternative . For example, a computer cannot, as of yet, teach deeper learning and critical thinking. The use of technology can help bridge the gap for the less qualified teachers , as long as they have the support from other teachers .
Some advocates of blended learning ( the mix of traditional teaching with technology ) believe that technology can help alleviate America 's chronic teacher shortages by spreading effective teaching further . In response to shortages , some schools have begun hiring less - qualified candidates , and blended learning advocates believe that giving highly effective teachers a leadership role , with less - experienced teachers as apprentices , in blended classrooms could provide an alternative . The use of technology can help bridge the gap for the less qualified teachers , as long as they have the support from other teachers .