2013: The Year of the Blended Learner. If a clear division still exists between the traditional classroom and online distance learning, then a hybrid model like blended instruction seeks to muddy those waters. Another grey area to explore and master may not sound like an appealing prospect for the new year, but those two low-tech vs. high-tech scenarios are polarizing over-simplifications that I believe hold us back as educators.
That's one of many reasons why blended learning is such an exciting prospect for 2013. It's about giving teachers and learners more options to meet our challenges and more opportunities to speed up or slow down the pace of instruction. My prediction for the field of adult education in 2013 is the widespread adoption of blended learning. I'm not exaggerating or being sensational about this. I've said in the past that we're going to see a 'second coming of blended learning' (because the concept is not a new one - hello KET's GED Connection, my old sweetheart). Created by Knewton and Column Five Media. Make Thinking Visible with the Flipped Classroom Model. Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Time: 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT Duration: One hour From Harvard University to inner city Detroit to rural Colorado; from basic introductory classes to AP courses, teachers are experiencing significant improvement in student achievement transitioning to the ‘Flipped Classroom’ model.
A side benefit is that teachers save time. The flip model represents a merger of: The Socratic method where students are responsible for meaningful conversation while in classResearch in cognitive science that shows students need immediate feedbackThe emergence of powerful learning online communities where student thinking can become more visible and mutually supportive The flip model represents a significant cultural change in the traditional classroom and changing roles of student and teacher. Attendees will: Click through to page 2 to view the archive… 6 Types of Blended Learning [Infographic] Blended Learning is not so much an innovation as it is a natural by-product of the digital domain creeping into physical boundaries. As digital and social media become more and more prevalent in the life of learners, it was only a matter of time before learning became “blended” by necessity.
That said, there’s a bit more to Blended and “Hybrid” Learning than throwing in a little digital learning. 6 Types of Blended Learning Face-to-face DriverRotationFlexOnline LabSelf-BlendOnline Driver We’re going to talk more about Blended Learning in the June issue of Edudemic Magazine for iPad. Blended Learning: A Disruptive Innovation [INFOGRAPHIC] #edtech #edutech. What is Blended Learning? — Web Learning @ Penn State. What Exactly Is Blended Learning? We’ve been discussing blended learning on Edudemic for several months but I had been struggling to find a video that helps explain what it actually is and why you should care. Then I happened upon one of the startups I’ve been watching. Education Elements has a terrific page along with a video to describe exactly what blended learning is, what it hopes to achieve, and what it looks like.
I’ve embedded the video and some helpful snippets of information below. Be sure to check out the page for more information! Benefits of blended learning Blended learning allows teachers to do what they do best – work directly and closely with individual students and small groups – by harnessing the adaptive power and precision of technology. . - help each student master the content and skills they need, - allow teachers to get the most out of their planning and instructional time, and - streamline operations with costs similar to – or less than – traditional schooling. What blended learning *isn’t* What Is Blended Learning? These Videos Will Get You Started. Blended learning is one of those buzz words in education and technology these days. It’s not bringing a blender to class and trying a ‘Will It Blend?’ Type project. Sorry, had to include that joke. You’re better than that, though. So let’s get down to it.
See Also: How Teachers Are Using Blended Learning Right Now If you’ve been curious about blended learning but don’t know where to get started, these videos are basically a boot camp in the form of video infographics. We all know the old adage: an image is worth a thousand words. Below is part II of the presentation on Blended Learning. References: - The rise of K-12 blended learning by Heather Staker - Blended Learning in Grades 4-12: Leveraging the Power of Technology to Create Student-Centered Classrooms by Catlin R.
Blended Learning Models — Web Learning @ Penn State.