https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5 How has switching to a blended learning model in this classroom impacted you as a learner in terms of academic motivation, responsibility, engagement and/or achievement? en-us 2017-03-16 14:11:23 UTC 2017-03-28 13:28:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538545 Being in a group really motivates me to complete my work on time and with in-depth thought because our group discussion and grade depends on us working together and being prepared.  I feel it uses positive peer pressure.]]> 2017-03-16 14:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538545 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538547 Switching into a Blended Learning model has been quite a challenge for me to adjust. Even though I have had experience of taking online courses, the hybrid learning between online and working with others face to face came as an obstacle. Yes, I have complained and rejected this change, but eventually, I faced this challenge like an adult. Through self-motivation, I came to terms with the fact that ignoring this opportunity to learn and expand my horizons in my education would not benefit me. So, I tackled this challenge; I dove into the unknown. Learning through this mode has offered me the ability to improve my social skills, overall responsibility, and success rate. I know that in the future the blended learning model will benefit me throughout college and in the workforce. Honestly, I am grateful for Blended Learning. I have become a better student in school and towards my colleagues.]]> 2017-03-16 14:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538547 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538683 Putting the classroom in our hands has made being responsible the number one priority. As individuals, or groups, we have to come up with our own schedule and plan our assignments out to meet a required due date. This makes us more keen on time management.]]> 2017-03-16 14:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538683 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538686 Blended learning sometimes might be a disadvantage to the procrastinating student, but in whole it has positive effects in creating teamwork skills and creativity that will be used ]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538686 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538824 Blended learning has given me a more real life experience and made it so I had to interact with my peers in order to get the final product I desire. It helps me prepare more for the real world and at first it was very difficult and challenging but got easier as I went along and I actually like it now.]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538824 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538853 Although at first the blended learning style was a daunting task, I slowly adjusted to the different classroom style. Time management was challenging in the sense that everyone around you was at a different point in said assignment. Previously I relied on someone else to create my deadlines for me, and provide a structure. Through learning how to schedule, I also learned very basic and valuable techniques for the future. That being said, I am grateful for the independence that we have in the classroom, but things are often unclear, and lost in translation. The communication barrier proved itself to be the biggest obstacle for me to overcome]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538853 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538892 At first I didn't like blended learning mostly because it was new and it gave me no structure to work from. But now I don't think I could go back to the old way because I enjoy the freedom Blended Learning has given me to work at my own pace. ]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538892 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538916 I am motivated to work on assignments outside of the classroom in order to keep at the pace of a reading group. It is great to be able to walk into the class and start working immediately. When reading The Crucible i felt the most engaged as a group of students including myself read aloud the text as parts. The changes have bettered my understanding of where I am as a student in the English classroom.]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538916 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538934 Blended learning can be very tough if you are not a responsible student. You have so much freedom that you could not do work everyday in class, but all of a sudden you then have tons of work due the next day because you chose to slack of during class.]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538934 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538948 When the blended learning model first came out, getting work done was extremely difficult. The process was frustrating and time consuming. As our class worked through the challenges though, we all began to feel more comfortable with our work. The quality of our assignments were fantastic and we warmed up to the idea of blended learning. It makes us work together and it also makes us problem solve.]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160538948 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160539063 Confusing and overwhelming at first. Once adjusted I don't think is has really affected my engagement or motivation at all. I am not sure but i think it may be easier for me to use but it just hasn't had a big impact on my learning.]]> 2017-03-16 14:16:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160539063 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160541014 Once I got adjusted to Blended Learning, it felt no different than any other class. I feel comfortable with it and it is easy to manage and work with. However, I sometimes feel that we don't focus a lot on concepts we have in the past. Overall it's perfectly fine.]]> 2017-03-16 14:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160541014 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160541465 I think that blended learning works well in some subjects such as English, however it has been a great struggle for me personally in other classes and I don't think I understand the material as well. As far as English though I think it has overall been a good experience. I think its given more individuality to learning.  If someone prefers to read in a group and someone else prefers to work alone they are normally able to do so. The only downside to blended learning in English is how dependent it is on the internet. It takes time to adjust and work out the kinks but after all that is over with its a good way to learn.  ]]> 2017-03-16 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160541465 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160544168 I really like blended learning in math because I could actually go at my own pace and not get slowed down my other people in my class. I also like blended learning in English because we can set the pace for ourselves and we can teach ourselves.]]> 2017-03-16 14:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160544168 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600163 At first I was unsure of what would happen with Blended Learning. I was scared that I would get left behind although I am a good student. I realized though that I am not alone. With the blended classrooms I am able to work at my own pace, and I can go ahead of the group if I need to. I don't feel overwhelmed because I know that I will be able to access my work from home, or even on my cell phone. This concept works well in an English or History classroom. I don't enjoy it in Trig however. But now that I have gotten used to how things work I like it and it has made school more enjoyable because of the pace that things are set at.]]> 2017-03-16 16:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600163 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600292 The idea of it sounds like an interesting concept but the application has been rocky. There have been classes that seem like it's been really helpful and fun even, however I have not experienced that in English class. Standard English is definitely preferred by me, and I hope that next year I will be in a regular class opposed to a blended classroom. I find the lack of structure puzzling, and the lack of standard assignments unhelpful. Typical assignments are creatively fueled, using web based apps in an artistic style to get messages across; these types of assignments I feel don't teach me anything, I honestly feel that I have not grown intellectually from the beginning of the year. Just this past few weeks we've had an assignment of a research paper, and I find I am at a loss of words, and information...quite unusual for me. The research paper is rigidly structured, abnormal to the majority of the assignments we have had all year. It makes me worry for the upcoming regents, since there are no sections of the test that involve making a drawing to convey the meaning. If I were to choose between blended learning and a standard classroom I would always pick the standard classroom, that's just how I learn best. If this was instituted in primary school and brought up along with me as I grew and developed mentally I am sure I would be more in favor of blended learning, but after about eleven years of school one way, my mind is too used to learning that specific way, and I can't see for myself, the benefits of a blended classroom. ]]> 2017-03-16 16:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600292 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600323 I really enjoy this new type of learning in the classroom. It is individualized, to fit the learning needs of each student. Compared to the old style of teaching, this new way provides the students with learning that fits them as an individual, what they need help on and the skills they need to improve. I also like that we are able to move at our own pace, create some of our own due dates ect... It gives us more freedom and teaches us how to manage and schedule our time correctly, which better prepares us for the future.
Personally as a learner it has helped me improve my individual skills. At first I was unsure of this new style of learning because I don't like change. In the first couple weeks we were all paralyzed, unsure of how to tackle the wave of assignments thrown at us with no due dates. As time progressed, we got use to it and our learning fit more of our individual needs. ]]> 2017-03-16 16:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600323 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600498 Not pulling any punches, I initially hated the system with a passion. It felt as if all sense of structure and order was immediately removed from my life. It felt rather easy at first to place the blame on the instructor, however I have since matured beyond this and am somewhat embarrassed that I ever felt this way at all. Before, school was almost more about efficiency rather than actually learning. It wasn't about learning and retaining knowledge, it was about doing what you were supposed to do, when you were supposed to do it, getting your grade and moving on. I still personally prefer the traditional system, however I have grown to tolerate and embrace blended learning. Ironically, it felt as though you had more control when you were confined to a specific method, due date, and medium for your project. Though I would much rather complete the worksheet and get my A, I see and understand the benefits of this new system, and how it will help me in the long run. ]]> 2017-03-16 16:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600498 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600543 blended learning was tough in the beginning. To be honest I didn't like it at first but once i got used to it i changed my mind. I have blended learning for math, English and History. Math was extremely hard for me and the way blended learning was implemented didn't work for me. Now it is starting to become easier and i am used to it. I wouldn't say i like having blended learning in math though. English it really works in. in the beginning it was tough but it just took getting used to. now i enjoy it and think its going very well and i like the way i am learning. Lastly blended learning in history. i really enjoy it in history and i think it works really well with the curriculum ]]> 2017-03-16 16:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600543 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600670 I have enjoyed blended learning in some aspects but not in others. I like how you have a lot of freedom to be creative when doing assignments. In addition, we are able to work more at our own pace and not feel rushed or slowed by different learners on our class. I do not like how there have almost no due dates. I rely on due dates to plan out my work, without them all of the assignments can feel overbearing . ]]> 2017-03-16 16:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600670 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600679 Switching to the new way of learning took some adjusting. It has made me take more responsibility with my homework because a teacher isn't checking to make sure I have it done. I feel more engaged because I am with a smaller group who I usually work well with and we can work together on the assignments. I feel more motivated to do my work because I know that I will be letting down my group and slowing them down if I don't get my homework done. I was not a fan of this new way of learning at first because i liked deadlines and structure but I feel as if this new way has gotten me more ready for my future where I won't have someone always telling me what needs to be done and when. ]]> 2017-03-16 16:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600679 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600881 Blending learning is defiantly a process, there is still a lot that is unknown about how to get it to flow. It just takes time, experiences, and failing to find something that truly works for not only the students but the teachers as well. I do enjoy blended learning in English, but not in math what so ever. It is defiantly worth the try in English. The teacher must not forget to still keep some type of structure and teach when needed.

]]> 2017-03-16 16:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160600881 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160601042 I understand the benefits of blended learning, however given the option I would not chose to participate in it. I find it lacks structure and I don't feel as if i'm learning anything. I prefer structure and guidance, not being told to "figure it out". I feel that blended learning does work for some students who don't typically do well in the traditional classroom setting, however for me personally, I miss the traditional atmosphere. I have given blended learning a chance, and entered with an open mind, but ultimately i can't wait to get rid of blended learning and get back on track in a traditional classroom. ]]> 2017-03-16 16:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/160601042 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/162569571 Blended learning has been a big change for me but it's a good change and I like that way it's set up with half of the assignments online and half with your group. I like how you are in charge of what you get done, it makes you responsible for your own learning/work]]> 2017-03-25 16:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/162569571 https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/163115936 In my opinion its not my favorite because i feel as if some of the time we are teaching ourselves for example math we do things on our own and i rather be taught the material before i go on my own so i know 100% im doing it right. for English its not so bad but everything on the computer make it hard. what about the students that do not have a computer at home or internet and no study halls in school? How are we suppose to complete our work? In some cases i like it because of the group work we do. ]]> 2017-03-28 13:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbutler12/nlc2rkefoxu5/wish/163115936