BLENDED LEARNING (MY LEARNING DIARY) by Sofia Nikolarea https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr Understanding BL, Types of BL and a Learning Scenario en-us 2021-04-02 11:16:02 UTC 2023-02-06 17:36:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3eb.png snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403667974 Welcome Video]]> 2021-04-11 07:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403667974 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403670039 2021-04-11 07:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403670039 Overview of Module1: Explore Blended Learning snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403671933 2021-04-11 07:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403671933 Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403747891 Hello everyone!
I'am a secondary school teacher of the English Language in Athens and I have joined this MOOC in order to learn new teaching strategies, help my students learn more easily and become a better teacher myself.

]]> 2021-04-11 08:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403747891 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403754334 2021-04-11 08:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403754334 1.1) WHY SHOULD WE FOCUS ON BLENDED LEARNING? Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403770276 Blended learning establishes a new model of interaction between students and teachers. Learning is taken out of the four walls of a classroom and becomes a much 
more exciting and integrated experience. The practices implemented are appropriate not only for emergency situations such as the one we currenlty find ourselves in, but also for grading up the educational process, in general,  to meet the demands of a technologically advanced world in which, however, the individual still holds the primary role and must be enabled to develop all aspects of his/her personality. It also promotes student engagement, responsibility and autonomy in learning, which is vital as each student learns at their own pace and is able to discover new talents along the way as well as have a sense of accomplishment.]]> 2021-04-11 08:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403770276 MODULE 1: EXPLORING BL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403772473 2021-04-11 08:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403772473 Early years education in the forest: learning without ceiling or walls snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403780910 Many schools, particularly in urban centres, only have small closed-off playgrounds, with little access to nature. Luckily, many schools and kindergartens now have the opportunity to literally go into the woods.]]> 2021-04-11 08:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403780910 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403784255 Learning can take place outside classrooms]]> 2021-04-11 08:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403784255 What a visit to a museum can mean for children: snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403786383
  •  children take away a good experience of visiting a museum that lasts a lifetime.
  •  activities play a crucial role in people’s experience and memory. Looking and listening is not always enough. Learning by doing has to be part of it.
  •  skilled people who work in museums with children are the best and most interactive medium for providing a meaningful experience.
    • ]]>     2021-04-11 08:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403786383     Designibg Hybrid Spaces with cultural Heritage snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403794538 Museums, libraries and archives are essential non-formal education spaces that have been working for years in close collaboration with schools and universities. They are providers of endless primary sources that help us all to fight against disinformation and promote equality and diverse cultural representation.]]> 2021-04-11 08:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403794538 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403800241 Virtual Tour of the Sistine Chapel - Vatican city]]> 2021-04-11 09:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403800241 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403807203 Europeeana Classroom]]> 2021-04-11 09:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403807203 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403808731 Historiana ]]> 2021-04-11 09:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403808731 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403838346 Teachers never stop learning]]> 2021-04-11 09:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403838346 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403859204 Self-assessment tool for teachers]]> 2021-04-11 09:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403859204 2.1) STRENTHS and WEAKNESSES of in-school and online learning environments snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403864037

    ]]>     2021-04-11 09:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403864037     Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403870347 STERNGTHS OF IN-CLASS LE
    There is more contact and socialization of students in a brick-and-mortar classroom which makes the learning process a more enjoyable experience. Teacher guidance and peer encouragement are facilitated as questions may be answered and clarifications and feedback may be given instantly.
    Let us also not forget that, school offers an escape from a  less privileged home environment, where family problems and even domestic violence may often manifest,
     for quite a few of our students,  allowing them to feel safe  and providing them with emotional relief at least for one part of the day.]]>     2021-04-11 09:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403870347     Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403881011 WEAKNESSES OF IN-CLASS LE
    Depending on the "composition" of a particular group, students may  sometimes find it hard to concentrate, either in order to understand what is being explained at a given moment or perfom particular tasks, as less interested peers may be making a noise.
    Moreover, there is certainly less independence in the learning process which , combined with lack of technical infrastructure as is often the case -unfortunately- constrains teaching in more traditional and less engaging methods.
    Finally, low-profile shy students have difficulty expressing themselves and participating more actively as they don't feel comfortable with large groups and thus fail to realise their true potential.

    ]]>     2021-04-11 09:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403881011     Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403893192 STRENGHTS OF ONLINE LE
    Distance learning provides one with the opportunity to learn more independently and at their own pace. It is also 
    a more personal and quiet learning environment that enables higher concentration. 
    Students -and teachers of course- enjoy the versatility of online teaching tools, something exciting for all parts involved in the process.
    Less confident students, benefit more from it as they unfold more easily form the safety of their own personal learning space. 
    Differentiated teaching is also promoted by distance learning as it allows teachers to design activities according to particular student needs.]]>     2021-04-11 10:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403893192     Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403896618 WEAKNESSES OF ONLINE LE
    Just encountered one distance learning weakness... the page collapsed (actually, it's happened repeatedly during the last 15'!!!!)
    Well, then, since distance learning so largely depends on the net, one of its main weaknesses is that technology may fail us  (poor connections/inability to connect to servers/sudden powercuts) at any given moment and ruin our ambitious plans for inspiring teaching.
    It also requires a large amount of time for planning on the teachers' part and for completing tasks online on the students' part. Spending too much time in front of a computer screen is tiring both for one's eyes and brain and has often been the source of complaint.
    Socialization and student -teacher interaction is sometimes hindered especially when it comes to synchronous teaching as students often while connected to a teacher's virtual classroom,
     remain totally silent and inactive.]]>     2021-04-11 10:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403896618     Sofia Nikolare, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403898296 CONCLUSIONS/COMMENTS
    In times of technological progress, educational methods can and should be modernized and fully exploit the innumerable opprtunities offered. A combination of appropriate amounts of in class and distance learning should be provided so that  learning becomes an integrated experience, which on no account should be turned into a solitary one, but one that allows the individual to cultivate all aspects of their personality.

    ]]>     2021-04-11 10:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403898296     MODULE 2: Designing and Planning for BL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403920182 2021-04-11 10:20:28 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403920182 Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403986182 The flipped classroom practice has  been implemented most successfully, I would say, as the pupils' enthusiasm and positive comments on their teacher's methods combined with a high level of performance on the one hand, and the positive feedback from parents, on the other, prove. The teacher herself also seems to enjoy the whole process and has utilized the strengths of the different settings available as online and in-class teaching become complementary and teaching gets more personalised.
    I think I should use this model in my classes too. I tried it during the remote teaching period and saw that it works. 
    Explanatory videos are a great starting point in a variety of situations and teaching contexts.They could be accompanied by a google form or a quiz used as proof of having watched the video. It would be time saving as it would allow classroom time to be devoted to more practice. And practice  makes perfect as we all know!
    To solve the problem of school infrastructure shortage, students could use their mobile phones, most of which are cutting-edge technology.]]>     2021-04-11 11:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403986182     2.5) FLIPPED CLASSROOM -CASE STUDY snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403987264 Take a look at this video and reflect on the following questions: Do you think that this practice has been implemented well? Is the teacher utilising the strengths of the different settings? How could you follow a similar approach within your subject, considering your group of students? What elements of your current practice would need to be changed? What tools could you use to support the flipped classroom model? ]]> 2021-04-11 11:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1403987264 2.6) INDIVIDUAL ROTATION snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404393754 Rotating of Ss between different station of learning opportuniyies in a personalised way. each student has an Individual playlist of skills to develop and activities to complete. these vary from Independent on-line work (a bit similar tio flipped classroom), to smaller or larger face-to-face Group Instruction and interaction, to Collaborative Workshops .]]> 2021-04-11 15:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404393754 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404413923 HOW TO CUSTOMIZE LEARNING WITH INDIVIDUAL ROTATION]]> 2021-04-11 15:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404413923 CHOOSE THE MODEL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404416657 2021-04-11 15:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404416657 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404587843 BENEFITS & CHALLENGES ]]> 2021-04-11 17:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404587843 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404617187 2021-04-11 17:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404617187 BENEFITS OF IR MODEL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404660093 Revolutionary teaching model. Enables the imlpementation of a variety of teaching/learning styles which are tailor-made to students' needs. 
    Offers flexibility to both students and teachers.
    Encourages independent learning as each student can develop their personal learning plan in terms of pace, activities, space.

    ]]>     2021-04-11 18:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404660093     CHALLENGES OF IR MODEL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404660345 It requires careful planning and co-ordination of activities so that students do not get off track and achieve particular learning goals set by their teachers or themselves. 
    IT skills are definitely a prerequisite both for teachers and students and so is internet accessibility and apropriate infrastructure in homes and schools. That makes it perhaps harder to implement in rural areas with limited budgets for schools.
    It is kind of complicated of course, but surely it pays off when implemented correctly. 

    ]]>     2021-04-11 18:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404660345     snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404698755 2021-04-11 18:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404698755 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404700041 INDIVIDUAL ROTATION CHART]]> 2021-04-11 18:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1404700041 2.7) FLEX MODEL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419682616 2021-04-15 06:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419682616 BENEFITS OF FLEX MODEL : Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419723204 Personalising the schedule of studies according to the needs of students is great as it allows room for self-paced learning and autonomy. Small group assistance and dicussions as well as individualzed tutoring are also very helpful, especially to the weaker students, who need more guidance and more time to consodilate the teaching material. It is also great for peer collaboration.
    This is all very encouraging, builds trust between a teacher and their students, with the latter feeling more confident in their learning as they know they will get all the support they need to overcome any difficulties they might encounter.]]>     2021-04-15 06:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419723204     CHALLENGES OF FLEX MODEL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419751553 The implementation of the Flex Model requires really good planning  and good knowledge of one's students' potential, so one should probably try it with students that they know and have taught in previous years, not with new groups. 
    One other challenge is that individual or even small group discussions with the teacher during classroom time are not easily facilitated with the large groups that we normally have to do with (each class consisting of approximately 25 students). It would be difficult to organise both in terms of space and time.]]>     2021-04-15 06:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419751553     Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419832163 I believe that most of my learners (I teach Senior High School students, aged 15-18) would be ready for a BL approach but not all of them ufortunately..
    Being born in the era of great technological advancement, they become very well-acquainted with new technologies at a very early age.They are extremely comfortable (much more than us teachers) with the use of new gadgets and all sorts of applications.My recent experience on remote teaching proved exactly that. They were able to send in homework and do projects without any problem and even our online testing was carried out just fine.
    The problems we had to face basically lay in the poor internet connection some of them had, which oftentimes caused them to feel disappointed and demotivated.
    Their independent learning ability/maturity is another field that needs betterment as not all of them seem willing to assume such responsibility for themselves and consider remote teaching as merely requiring connection to the teaching platform and the virtual classroom and nothing else. I believe that this is a problem that the implementation of the BL approach will tackle in time as students will be educated to see both in-class and online teaching and/or activities as equally important.
    Finally, students attitude to BL surely also depends on parental support, ecouragement and the whole atmosphere in the home.
     I noticed that in a couple of cases- due to lack of space apparently-students had to share the same room with their siblings during
     the onine lessons, which made it difficult for them to concentrate. Many of them also lacked the right equipment and joined classes through their mobile phone. This alone was a major problem. 
    So, indeed, the issue is multidimensional.]]>     2021-04-15 07:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419832163     Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419832208 I believe that most of my learners (I teach Senior High School students, aged 15-18) would be ready for a BL approach but not all of them ufortunately..
    Being born in the era of great technological advancement, they become very well-acquainted with new technologies at a very early age.They are extremely comfortable (much more than us teachers) with the use of new gadgets and all sorts of applications.My recent experience on remote teaching proved exactly that. They were able to send in homework and do projects without any problem and even our online testing was carried out just fine.
    The problems we had to face basically lay in the poor internet connection some of them had, which oftentimes caused them to feel disappointed and demotivated.
    Their independent learning ability/maturity is another field that needs betterment as not all of them seem willing to assume such responsibility for themselves and consider remote teaching as merely requiring connection to the teaching platform and the virtual classroom and nothing else. I believe that this is a problem that the implementation of the BL approach will tackle in time as students will be educated to see both in-class and online teaching and/or activities as equally important.
    Finally, students attitude to BL surely also depends on parental support, ecouragement and the whole atmosphere in the home.
     I noticed that in a couple of cases- due to lack of space apparently-students had to share the same room with their siblings during
     the onine lessons, which made it difficult for them to concentrate. Many of them also lacked the right equipment and joined classes through their mobile phone. This alone was a major problem. 
    So, indeed, the issue is multidimensional.]]>     2021-04-15 07:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419832208     2.2) CONSIDERING YOUR LEARNERS: snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419835441 How ready are your students for a BL approach?]]> 2021-04-15 07:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1419835441 BENEFITS OF SELF-BLEND MODEL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427937071 The self-blend model allows for more flexibility and differentiation of courses. On-site and on-line learning are supplemented according to the individual needs of students and a variety of leanring problems may be solved in this way as teaching gets personalised. Students become more self-aware and responsible for what they learn and how they learn it. They are also given the freedom of choice when it comes to the on-line course, which means that they may choose the course that best fits their learning profile and, consequently, remain motivated from beginninfg to end and  achieve the best possible results.]]> 2021-04-17 09:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427937071 CHALLENGES OF SELF-BLEND MODEL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427965968 Some of the challenges we are presented with concerning the self-blend model are:
    -Finding the right course as the plethora of online courses available may be overwhelming for students. The teacher in this case has to provide appropriate guidance.
     So, the teacher has to be updated with the latest and most beneficial online teaching resources in order to advise and direct students well.
    -The age and levels of maturity, commitment and motivation may also be a problem. On the one hand, younger students are not as disciplined as needed to manage such independence in their learning  process. Older students , on the other hand - despite being willing to make the effort - might be burdened with a lot of responsibilities and have such a tight daily schedule that causes them to struggle to meet the demands of both online and on-site learning. Remaining motivated throughout in this case is really challenging.
    -Finally the on-site and online courses need good  co-ordination and in case different students of a course attend different online courses, the teacher will surely have a hard time putting all the pieces of the puzzle together.]]>     2021-04-17 09:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427965968     2.8) SELF-BLEND MODEL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427973185 Blending/Combining 2 different courses (one on-site and one on-line), NOT a blend within the same course. ]]> 2021-04-17 09:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427973185 The most obvious place to start is the Khan Academy, which has thousands of free online learning resources organised into courses by subjects, and which has been translated into many different languages. snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427982025 2021-04-17 09:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1427982025 Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1428034114 I believe that the Flipped Classroom Model would be the easiest to implement at the moment and a good way to start with BL approaches. Students during the pandemic and extended school closures have become familiar with the use of technology for learning purposes and are ready to incorporate it in their everyday routine. Of course, it's natural that they might object at first as they show signs of "online fatigue" but at least they know what to do and how to do it.
    I also find the Station Rotation Model very intriguing but, as much as I am triggered to try it, I believe that it would be really difficult under current circumstances, namely the lack of space and organization in greek schools as well as the mindset changes required in order to successfully go through with such a project. ]]>     2021-04-17 10:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1428034114     2.9) BLENDED LEARNING IN MY CASE snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1428036479 What BL model would you like to implement? ]]> 2021-04-17 10:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1428036479 MODULE 3: snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429340785 IMPLEMENTING BLENDED LEARNING The most important principle for designing lively blended learning environments is to see their design not as information design but as designing an experience.
    Cathy Moore
    ]]>     2021-04-18 07:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429340785     2.3) GETSTARTED WITH BL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429347768 Get the right blend for your context and overcome obstacles.]]> 2021-04-18 07:27:46 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429347768 BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTING BL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429363328 Lack of infrastructure I would say is the main barrier to implementing BL at my school. There is only one computer room which is  used by the ICT teacher of course and for the rest of us there is one room equipped with an interactive board and a projector which we use in turns so that means it is not usually available. Our Intenet connection also is not very reliable and often fails us. So, for safety reasons I always download and store what I want to present to my students. And I do the activities IF and WHEN the projector room is free. I'm considering buying my own mini-projector to solve the problem as it is something that discourages not only my students but also me from pursuing such activities. There are of course class discussions, trips and school visits _at least there were before the pandemic and, hopefully, we'll return there- but online research and work has to be put aside or assigned for homework and the result is not always satisfying.
    And of course let us also not forget that the mindset of traditionally thinking parents and even colleagues who question the effectiveness of BL in an exam-oriented educational system like ours, especially with regard to Senior High School, is another obstacle that has to be overcome.]]>     2021-04-18 07:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429363328     2.4) FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODEL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429375691 The traditional relationship between classroom time and homework is flipped. Part of the teaching takes place on-line and, so, classroom time is used for more practiceand projects.]]> 2021-04-18 07:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429375691 THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM (VIDEO) snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429381956 2021-04-18 07:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429381956 BENEFITS OF THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODEL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429402274 -Gives opportunity for personalised learning, more practice and more student autonomy.
    -Allows Ss to learn at their own pace and review material as many times as needed until they comprehend it fully.
    -Teaches integrity and responsibilty breeding mutual trust and appreciation of students and teachers.
    -Modernizes the whole teaching process.
    -Renders classroom time less monotonous and is inviting to students.]]>     2021-04-18 08:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429402274     CHALLENGES OF THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODEL: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429403869 -Requires good planning and may be time consuming for the teacher.
    -Students due to lack of proper equipment or interest or time may not engage in the activities after all.
    -It will take time and effort to convince students of the benefits of flipped classroom as they are accustomed to traditional teaching and learning methods.]]>     2021-04-18 08:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429403869     In this module, you will: -Find out more about individual and collaborative activities -Explore synchronous and asynchronous activities -Become familiar with new technologies that can be used for effective implementation of blended learning -Acquire knowledge on how to assess learners in blended learning environments snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429421820 2021-04-18 08:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429421820 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429483133 2021-04-18 08:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429483133 DEVELOPING THE INDEPENDENT LEARNING SKILLS OF THE STUDENTS: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429650415 I think the key to developing students' idependent learning skills is to give them the freedom of choice. If students get to choose the type of activities that they would like to engage in, the partner(s) that they would like to work with, the form that an assignment should have (essay, slide show etc.), then they would feel more responsible and would get more involved in the process. If they are treated as creators of their own learning themselves and feel that their opinion is valued by their teachers and that their personal needs and goals will be met through a process that they actively design (with the guidance of their teachers of course), they will be more motivated and inspired. 
    It is also important for them to realise that school education and community life are interrelated and that their learning is not merely about achieving better school performance but about cutivating all aspects of their personality.
    If we manage to make them come to class and work out of their free will and not because it's mandatory, then we have achieved our goal.

    ]]>     2021-04-18 10:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429650415     3.1) STUDENT AUTONOMY REQUIRED IN BL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429651409 -Ability to take charge of one's own learning
    -Opportunities to do so have to be provided by the learning environment
    -Age of students matters in autonomy level.
    -Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) matters in autonomy level ]]>     2021-04-18 10:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429651409     BENEFITS OF STUDENT AUTONOMY: snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429658384 -Students take on new learning roles
    -Students develop autonomous perceptions and behaviours
    -Students develop self-directed learning skills
    -Students organize and use resources more autonomously.
    -Students feel intrinsically motivated]]>     2021-04-18 10:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429658384     snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429668751 2021-04-18 10:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1429668751 3.2) INDIVIDUAL AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1430013020 In designing on-line and on-site activities, there is a lot to consider. For example:
    -Are students working by themselves/in small groups/with the rest of the class?
    -How/Who will they ask for help in case they struggle with something? 
    -How does the role of the teacher change in either working environment (in-site or distant)?
    -How do group dynamics change according to working environment?
    -What is the role of parents in the process?
    -What tools may be used and what instructions can be given?

    Alternating between learning environments can be done smoothly and naturally with the right activities.]]>     2021-04-18 14:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1430013020     EXAMPLE OF A BL ACTIVITY SEQUENCE: Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1430181410 Subject: ESL (English as a Second Language)
    Topic: Renaissance Art
    Students' age: 16-17
    Duration: 5 or 6 45' sessions
    Learning Objectives:
    -To get students acquainted with Renaissance as a historical period
    - To get students acquainted with Renaissance Art and some of its most iconic representatives
    -To learn related Vocabulary
    -To practice Passive verb forms
    -To practice Writing Skills
    -To use online tools to create a Slide Show Presentation
    Activity 1(individual,distant) : (flipped model) Students watch a video and reflect on knowledge already acquired (through the subject of History) with regard to the historical periods of the Dark Ages and the Renaissance and/or do some relevant online research prior to coming into class.
    Activity 2 (whole class,  in-site):
    Students engage in a class discussion where they report what they saw in the video and discuss on the most important historical events that led to the end of the Medieval Era and to the dawning of the Renaissance.
    Activity 3 (small groups, in-site):
    Each group has to read a text about the life and work of an important Renaissance artist (the textbook may be used for this) and report back to the class, so that everyone gets an idea of who the most important art representatives of that time were and how they influenced the world of art.
    Activity 4 (individual, distant):
    Each student will have to read the rest of the texts at their own pace and do and submit online Reading Comprehension Activities (answer questions or do a T/F exercise). They will also have to look up difficult vocbulary items and learn them from a vocabulary checklist created by the teacher and uploaded in the e-class environment for this reason and do an online Vocabulary Worksheet. For both the RC and the Vocabulary activities online tools will be used.)
    Activity 5 (whole class, in-site):
    At this age students are more or less familiar with the grammatical stuctures of the English Language, so a quick revision of the main points of Passive verb forms, followed by a worksheet for further practice is enough to refresh their memory. This can be done in class.
    Activity 6 (individual, distant):
    Students produce a written text (250-280 words) on the following topic:"Express your views on how the Renaissance and the rebirth of human spirit in general                     -Enlightment period-  led to great historical changes in Europe such as the French Revolution."
    (a certain amount of internet or History books research may be required to acccomplish this task)
    Activity 7 (small group, distant):
    Students collaborate online in small groups. Each group creates a slide show presentation of the most representative works of art of the Renaissance artist of their choice. Of course, each group has to choose a different artist. They present to the whole class.]]>     2021-04-18 16:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1430181410     3.3) SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES-PART 1 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434133221 -Synchronous learning may take place either in person or at a distance via an online conference tool (ie.Zoom/Teams/Chatrooms/ Messenger/Twitter etc.) 
    Class discussions and decision making or organising projects had better be done this way. 
    -Asynchronous learning is always distant, doesn't take place in real time. Students interact with teachers and peers at their own pace, space and time. Teaching materials are provided at a distance. 
    Introducing new learning content is facilitated by asynchronous means as Ss may watch  explanatory videos and /or presentations repeatedly. 
    When designing asynchronous and synchronous activities, class dynamics and also the impact of those activities on students' progress have to be taken into consideration.]]>     2021-04-19 16:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434133221     SYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES WHY Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434305864 -They are more engaging as peers may encourage or inspire one another to accomplish more.
    -The atmosphere is more lively, the pace quicker.
    -Opinion exchange is immediate and so is feedback. 
    -Problems may be solved and questions may be answered instantly.]]>     2021-04-19 17:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434305864     ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES WHY Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434345953  -They allow for more freedom and flexibility in learning as students have more time to process teaching material at their own pace.
    -They allow for more personalised teaching, depending on the needs of individual students. 
    -Teaching material may be enhanced in a variety of ways.
    -They enable students to familiarise with the use of digital tools.

    ]]>     2021-04-19 17:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434345953     SYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES WHEN Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434393435 -To start class discussions
    -To plan/organise projects
    -To provide guidance
    -To answer Ss' questions and solve problems
    -For error correction at the end of a task
    -For strengthening peer relations and friendly bonds 
    -For promoting collaboration]]>     2021-04-19 17:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434393435     ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES WHEN Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434418920 -When introducing new teaching material
    -When assigning homework
    -When supplementing teaching material with extras
    -Whenever classroom time is not enough]]>     2021-04-19 17:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434418920     SYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES HOW Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434456168 Either in-site in a brick- and -mortar classroom, or in a virtual classroom such as the ones available through on-line teaching platforms (Webex, Zoom, Teams) or video conference tools and chatrooms.]]> 2021-04-19 17:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1434456168 ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES HOW Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1435283283 Asynchronous activities may more easily take place in an on-line environment such as that of the e-class or e-me platforms provided by the the Panhellenic School Network, Google classroom, but students e-mails may also be used.]]> 2021-04-19 21:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1435283283 SYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES EXAMPLES Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1435329352 -Ss engage in conversation on the basis of a video they watched or a text they read asynchronously, draw conclusions or solve a problem.
    -Ss may read and compare different texts and inform their peers about different aspects of an issue (ie. environmental problems).
    -Ss may create a poster on a certain subject they have been taught and organize an activity (ie. an anti-smoking campaign) which will involve their local community.
    -Ss may individually or in pairs or even short groups write a speech on a particular topic of their interest and deliver it in front of their peers or in front of the whole school.
    -Ss turn to their teachers for on-the-spot guidance and have their questions answered in case they encounter difficulties.
    -Ss work together on a project.
    -Ss get to do more practice on subjects they struggle with.
    -Ss exchange written work and assess one another.]]>     2021-04-19 21:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1435329352     ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES EXAMPLES Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1435370643 -Ss watch explanatory videos or videos that introduce a particular topic, reflect upon it and answer certain questions (open questions or gap-filling, T/F, or multiple choice).
    -Ss engage in study of a particular topic in more detail, at their own pace and go over teaching material (ie. grammar rules, vocabulary lists, mathematical formulas and theorems etc) as may times as necessary for comprehension.
    -Ss produce written texts (essays, articles, emails etc) on a subject discussed/ analysed in class. 
    -Ss do worksheets that their teacher has set for homework and submit them (on-line or in person when they return to class the next day).
    -Ss do research and create slide show presentations on particular subjects (individually or in pairs/groups).
     ]]>     2021-04-19 22:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1435370643     3.4) SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS ACTIVITIES-PART 2 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1443905665 Trying to balance Synchronous and Asynchronous actinvities in a Blended Learning design. What factors need to be taken into consideration?]]> 2021-04-21 18:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1443905665 Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1444024742 The amount of Synchronous and Asynchronous activities included in a learning design varies depending on the student group's ablities, struggles, general level of performance and even age.Time and available resources are also important in deciding what to do, when and how to do it. On the whole, however, it is important to keep balance.]]> 2021-04-21 18:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1444024742 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1446883984 2021-04-22 12:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1446883984 3.5) TOOLS FOR BL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1446886661 Liverworksheets, LearningApps, Miro on-line Whiteboard, KialoEdu, Google Docs, Google Slides, Zoom/Teams/Webex conference tools, VideoLink, Padlet, Kahoot,Quizlet, Cambridge on-line Dictionary, Vocaroo, Moodle, Edmodo etc.]]> 2021-04-22 12:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1446886661 An assessment functions formatively to the extent that evidence from the assessment is used – by teachers, by students, or by their peers – to make better decisions about the next steps in instruction. Good practices for assessment activities, such as quizzes, tests, peer assessment and portfolios, are as valid for blended scenarios as they are in other contexts. snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447304063 2021-04-22 13:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447304063 3.6) ASSESSMENT IN BL ENVIRONMENTS Assessment for learning is any use of assessment that is primarily intended to improve, rather than measure learning. A teacher's job is to destroy the "bell curve" and provide all students with differentiated input according to their needs, so they all become successful. snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447307514



    ]]>     2021-04-22 13:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447307514     FORMATIVE vs SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT The information from an assessment can be used formatively or summatively. "If I find that a student knows 50% of his multiplication facts from 1 x 1 to 10 x 10, then that is a summative conclusion. However, if I look more carefully at the test results and see that the student is having particular difficulty with the seven-times-table, then that gives me, as the teacher, something to work with." snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447322859 2021-04-22 14:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447322859 SELF-ASSESSMENT Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447584388 I think it is suited for both settings (in school and at distance). Students always need to be in a position to assess how much they have learnt themselves, and be aware of their level of performance. Unfortunately, much too often we come across students who either underestimate their capabilities, due to lack of self-confidence  probably, or overestimate them due to superficial study and limited comprehension of teaching material. Self-assessment should help them to develop self-awareness. And of course, it can take place either in school at a distance.]]> 2021-04-22 14:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447584388 PEER ASSESSMENT Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447659489 Peer assessment may more easily be implemented in the school environment as clarifications may be provided, opinions may be exchanged and feedback may be given instantly, whereas the whole process may be significantly delayed at a distant context.
     I suppose the age group of the students also plays a role here. With older students, for example, (like us participants of this MOOC!!!) peer assessment takes place more easily at a distance, because they already have an idea what they have to do and how to do it, whereas with younger students who need more guidance, it had better be done in school.]]>     2021-04-22 15:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447659489     TEACHER-LED ASSESSMENT Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447766091 Teacher-led assessment has traditionally been taking place in the school setting but, as our recent experience has taught us, it might as well  take place at a distance setting. Throughout the period of school closures due to the pandemic, online homework and even testing was part of our daily routine. We became acquainted with on-line tools for correction and processing documents, or even discovered digital tools with which we could create self-corrected activities. 
    The whole on-line correcting process is not only essentially more time-consuming for teachers but, unavoidably, students have much more opportunity to "cheat" or receive help from tutors or parents, too. I think that this risk may be limited (I wouldn't use the term "eliminated" for obvious reasons) if the activities or the tests are timed. What is also important, is that students realise that it's not the teacher that they 'll impress by cheating. It's only themselves that they'll fool at the end of the day, so it is in their best interest to be "poitically correct" and respect the rules of fair play. ]]>     2021-04-22 15:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447766091     MORE TOOLS!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447824084 2021-04-22 15:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447824084 MORE TOOLS!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447831606 2021-04-22 15:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447831606 MORE TOOLS!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447840077 2021-04-22 15:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447840077 MORE TOOLS!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447845451 2021-04-22 15:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447845451 MORE TOOLS!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447851210 2021-04-22 15:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447851210 MORE TOOLS!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447855463 2021-04-22 15:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447855463 MORE TOOLS!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447858220 2021-04-22 15:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1447858220 Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454379938 The points to consider when developing a BL scenario are, basically, all that have been discussed and analyzed in this course. These could be listed as follows:
    -the teaching/learning objectives of the lesson
    -the type of activities that are better suited for distance or in-class learning
    - the inclusion of equally shared synchronous and asynchronous activities
    -what the most effective teaching model to apply would be depending on students' age, prior knowledge, interests and potential
    - the tools that will be needed for the implemetation of the BL scenario
    - the techology available 
    -how evaluation and assessment of students will take place.]]>     2021-04-24 09:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454379938     MODULE 4 DEVELOPING A BLENDED LEARNING SCENARIO AND PEER ASSESSMENT: What points should be kept in mind when considering the development and assessment of a blended learning scenario? How are you planning to include these points in the blended learning scenario you will develop? snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454380853 2021-04-24 09:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454380853 TIME TO PUT THEORY INTO PRACTICE!!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454398091 2021-04-24 09:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454398091 BEFORE IN-SCHOOL LEARNING Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454481862 (English as a Second Language)
    Ss could be asked to watch a video and/or read an article on a particular topic before coming into class. They could even be divided into groups each of which would read a different video or read a different article for more variety. They would also do their own research on the various aspects of that particular problem reflect on them and get ready to answer questions in class and engage in a class-discussion. They would be guided and provided with the relevant URLs so they would know were to look.]]>     2021-04-24 11:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454481862     4.1) DEVELOP YOUR BLENDED LEARNING SCENARIO snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454483924 Before you start building your blended learning scenario, we want you to start thinking about it following a three-block structure:

    1. activities planned for before in-school learning
    2. activities planned for in-school learning
    3. activities planned for after in-school learning
    ]]>     2021-04-24 11:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454483924     IN-SCHOOL LEARNING Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454509722 (English as a Second Language)
    Students complete a questionnaire with regard to the article they read and/or the video they watched in the "Before in-school learning activities". Questionnaires are exchanged for peer assessment.
    Next, each group of students reports the findings of their research to the class and answer their peers questions.
    Then, the class engages in a teacher monitored discussion on the pros and cons of the issue that is being investigated. Ideas may be written on the classroom board (alternatively the KialoEdu tool or  a Padlet may be used provided the classroom is technologically equipped) which Ss will consult later for creating a final product.]]>     2021-04-24 11:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454509722     AFTER IN-SCHOOL LEARNING Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454522965 (English as a Second Language)
    Students are assigned with the production of a written text, namely an Argumentative Essay, where they  share their thoughts and acquired knowledge on all that has been discussed in class. They do this individually and submit to the teacher for assessment.
    Students work collaboratively, to either create a Slide Show Presentation on the issue dealt with in previous lessons, or create a Poster to put up on the walls of their school in order to raise awareness on the issue under dicussion within the school community. They are given the choice of participating in the activity they prefer. Both projects, however, have to be completed.]]>     2021-04-24 11:54:21 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454522965     LEARNING DESIGNER (VIDEO) snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454557174 2021-04-24 12:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1454557174 4.2) SELF-ASSESS YOUR BL SCENARIO snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456016178 Use the rubric above to see if your BL scenario, as well as those of your peers, meets the qualitaive criteria required.

    ]]>     2021-04-25 10:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456016178     GETTING READY FOR PEER ASSESSMENT (THOUGHTS) Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456059497 I haven't had much experience with peer assessment so far, at least not in such a structured manner. I 've only been asked to make oral comments on my colleagues work a couple of times or had my work briefly commented on by them. It was all part of a very informal, friendly process. I must say it did help me, though. After studying the rubric, I believe that I will be able to assess my peers work in a more specific way and provide them with constructive feedback on their BL scenario as I hope they will do on mine.]]> 2021-04-25 10:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456059497 MORE TOOLS!!! (Canva.com) snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456565164 2021-04-25 16:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456565164 MORE TOOLS!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456567989 2021-04-25 16:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1456567989 4.3) MY BLENDED LEARNING SCENARIO snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458227674 2021-04-26 07:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458227674 PROVIDING CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458245599 2021-04-26 07:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458245599 MORE TOOLS!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458270250 2021-04-26 07:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458270250 WELCOME WEBINAR snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458709576 2021-04-26 10:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458709576 E-TWINNING WEBINAR 1 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458721566 2021-04-26 10:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458721566 E-TWINNING WEBINAR 2 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458729382 2021-04-26 10:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458729382 1.2) BRIDGING ON-LINE AND OFF-LINE LEARNING EXPERIENCES snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458845262 2021-04-26 10:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458845262 snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458849013 2021-04-26 10:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458849013 1.3) WHY SHOULD WE FOCUS ON BLENDED LEARNING? snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458851373 2021-04-26 10:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458851373 1.4) REFLECTING ON TEACHING AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458856942 2021-04-26 11:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458856942 Sofia, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458882528 We have all come along way since last year when the pandemic broke out and we had to resort to remote teaching.
    Personally, I remember how intimidated and stressed I felt at the beginning and how unsure of how I would be able to cope with all this. Yet, little by little, I started to become acquainted with the digital tools we had at our disposal  by watching tutorials and experimenting myself. So, I gradually became more confident. I will surely continue to use all these tools when our physical presence at schools becomes feasible.Tools such as Power Point or Google Slides presentations, , You Tube explanatory videos, interactive worksheets, online dictionaries, games and other resources, e-mails for communication and submission of written work or tests, I will continue to use in class -provided the required infrastructure exists- but also outside of it for more independence.
    In-school learning provides the benefit of direct student-teacher communication, which is irreplaceable of course, sets the framework of the learning process, helps build trust, promotes socialization and the creation of strong bonds between peers and also between teachers and students. Technology ,on the other hand enhances and modernizes the teaching practice, is more appealing to the young and therefore more engaging. So, in order to keep the students' interest up, a combination of both is required.
     By showing a Presentation or an explanatory video, for example, a topic may be introduced and discussion may be initiated, questions may be answered and clarifications may be given in class. Further investigation, collaborative tasks (ie,projects) or individual tasks (ie. online exercises) may be assigned for homework. The advantages of in-school and online learning are in this way combined.]]>     2021-04-26 11:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458882528     1.5) TEACHER COMPETENCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458910868 In my opinion, the competences required for the implementation of BL are Digital Literacy, Communicative Skils,Time Management Skills, Empathy, Patience, Creativity, Divergence as well as having an inspiring personality, being encouraging to students and finally having good judgement in order to set goals according to the capacity of his/her class and methodically work towards their achievement. hide
    by Sofia Nikolarea, Greece
    ]]>     2021-04-26 11:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458910868     COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458941140 One misconception, especially with regard to younger students,  might (or might not!) be that parents, in an effort to help their kids, do their tasks for them and often get too involved in the learning process thus hindering their kids' journey to independent learning and assuming responsibility for their actions and mistakes. This results in some students not really actively taking part in the Blended Learning process even though teachers may believe that they do. hide
    by Sofia Nikolarea, Greece
    ]]>     2021-04-26 11:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458941140     1.6) BLENDED LEARNING TEACHER COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458945335 2021-04-26 11:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458945335 TEACHER COMPETENCES FOR BL (MY REFLECTIONS) Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458980308 The BL Competency Framework and the self-assessment tool give invaluable guidance to teachers on how to improve their techniques and strategies step by step. Personally, I found out that my Adaptive Skills still need a lot of work, so I'm sure to return to the courses and/or webinars suggested in my personalised PD playlist to try and improve that part of my teaching approach.]]> 2021-04-26 11:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458980308 1.7) YOUR BL SCENARIO: Introduction to the final activity snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458996120 2021-04-26 11:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1458996120 FEEDBACK ON THE RUBRIC Sofia Nikolarea, Greece snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1459037445 I think the rubric gives proper guidance for designing a BL scenario as well as serve as an assessment tool for peer evaluation.]]> 2021-04-26 12:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1459037445 1.8) YOUR QUESTIONS ON BL snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1459094912 2021-04-26 12:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1459094912 MY BADGE!!! snikolarea33 https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1517495074 2021-05-12 13:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/snikolarea33/iifue1f70h8nywkr/wish/1517495074