https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11 How would you define blended learning? Share one "aha" or thought from the video in part 4. You can add your thought in one post or you can make two separate posts. Make sure to sign in on Padlet! en-us 2021-05-25 16:55:03 UTC 2023-05-13 14:29:56 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1590792635 Blended learning in the classroom veers from the traditional "sit and get" approach and gives students both responsibility and choice in learning and skill-building. Active learning through both online and in-person collaboration appeals to all types of learners. ]]> 2021-06-07 18:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1590792635 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1590798813 I use Kagan structures on a regular basis in my classroom, so the collaborative aspect of blended learning is not new to me, nor is the idea of having students use online resources to research instead of lecturing over that material. And as English teachers, we've all used individual conferencing to help students with skill development. However, watching the final video, while awesome for the kids and teacher during class, is very intimidating. Planning for this type of instruction on the front end has to be a huge job. ]]> 2021-06-07 18:24:45 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1590798813 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1601803491 Blended learning to me is like differentiated instruction. Where you are allowing students to work at their own pace, collaborate (teach) each other, and gets away from teacher lecture in the classroom so that the teacher has more time to work with students who are struggling. Blended learning relieves anxiety and stress off the students and keeps them from getting board by spending time of things they already know. The "AHA" moment from the video is seeing how all the students are engaged in the lessons. I use a lot of these techniques in class, but it is all still teacher paced. I would love to arrange it so that it can be more student paced, but the issue is finding the time to transition it to this format. The other concern I have is what do you do with the students who master all the content prior to the end of school and those who are still behind in content come the end of the school year?]]> 2021-06-11 19:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1601803491 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1610220409 Blending learning is using face to face instruction and online resources to connect and increase academics. Using posters and establishing the expectations is important in order for the rotations to work effectively. Itś important students are held accountable in each station and they understand the ẄHY¨. The teacher assistants in the first example was nice and they were so sweet. That builds community in the classroom.]]> 2021-06-16 15:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1610220409 stephanie_morrell https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1633628364 Blended learning is using technology in a traditional classroom setting.
I liked seeing the example w/ a HS history class (so many times workshop & blended learning models are of elementary and/or only math classes). My AHA moment was that this could be possible to incorporate into a HS history class.]]> 2021-07-01 16:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1633628364 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1640419422 Blended learning is using technology in a traditional classroom setting in a way that allows for more student-centered learning and for students to work at their own pace. My ah-ha moment was realizing that it's ok for students to not be on the same page and to be able to work at their own pace, as long as they are making progress. ]]> 2021-07-07 14:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1640419422 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1643203565 The premise of 'Blended Learning' is similar to the idea of CrossFit (though, full disclosure, I've never engaged in a single second of CrossFit) while one is athletic and the other intellectual.  It's a matter of keeping the brain or body constantly off-balance and, thus, adaptive.  Blended Learning, at a moderate pace, can be effective because students almost don't even realize they're learning when they're effectively learning a whole lot.]]> 2021-07-09 10:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1643203565 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1643740761 Blended learning is using all resources available to us to provide a quality day's instruction. This would include technology, whole group instruction, and the Workshop Model (among other important strategies).     **My biggest "Aha Moment" during the teacher example was how the first teacher utilized
 students as her "teacher assistant." This gave leaders in the group the expectation to check in with their teammates, help them transition quickly, and to check the group's progress. I LOVE that idea, and if given the chance to do stations I will definitely be using some of her ideas. ]]> 2021-07-09 23:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1643740761 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1652769616 Blended learning is using face to face and online resources to provide engaging and student centered learning.  My 'aha' moment is realizing that this can work for all content areas.  I really liked how the teacher used a teacher assistant and the students were taking full ownership of their learning.  Teachers can utilize their time to assist students who need extra help during these stations.

]]> 2021-07-16 15:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1652769616 christysapp2 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1658528684 Blended learning is about using technology and the regular classroom activities  to teach students. 
One thought I have is how would this look in a middle school classroom and are students at this age able to be successful in a classroom like we just saw?
 ]]> 2021-07-22 17:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1658528684 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1658552634 Blended learning is using combined methods of traditional and technology based techniques to enchanted student engagement.  One thought is how to stagger the starting station if self-paced instruction is not being used.  I taught a year of self paced learning and it was a struggle all year with the students complaining that they wanted to be taught the “regular” way.

]]> 2021-07-22 18:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1658552634 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1659644847 Blended learning is using face to face plus online learning to provide more centered student learning. My "aha" moment was that it doesn't have to look the same in every classroom. I liked the use of the teacher assistant just to keep everyone on track. I worry about fast finishers and slower workers and managing that. 

]]> 2021-07-23 20:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/1659644847 kristen_oneil https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2102404533 Blended learning is when the classroom structure becomes student-led and student-centered. It does not reflect a lecture-based style of teaching, but allows students to learn where they are and demonstrate mastery at their own pace. Technology is incorporated in the form of videos for student learning while the teacher can work face-to-face with small groups. 
In a world language classroom, this can be in the form of station rotations as well. I liked the idea of students watching videos with guided notes. 

]]> 2022-03-18 18:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2102404533 taylorfletcher2 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2104203921 Blended learning is taking our face-to-face practices and combining them with technology resources and techniques to engage students in learning that is lead by and centered around them. It uses collaboration and alternative strategies to alleviate student stress and motivate them to participate more in active learning. My ah-ha moment was one that affirmed a belief I already held, that students don't always have to be growing at the same rate and as long as they're growing and moving forward, that's what matters most. ]]> 2022-03-21 00:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2104203921 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2170621688 Blended learning is using a combination of traditional teacher-led instruction and student-centered/student-led learning in a traditional classroom setting. My "aha" moment was when I immediately thought about the Workshop Model training I did with Paula before the third video. I was also intrigued by the idea that students can be on different levels of learning and different activities at the same time. I also realize that incorporating this method requires a lot of planning time. I could see myself using blended learning in a block period successfully. ]]> 2022-05-04 21:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2170621688 hannahmorgan2 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2247019675 Blended Learning is a type of learning that utilizes both traditional learning techniques along with incorporating technology into the lesson to enhance the learning, collaboration or reflection in the lesson.
One thing that I really liked from the video is that the students felt confident to be self-sufficient. It was not stations that students needed the teachers help with. They clearly had been taught how to use the technology independently. I also enjoyed that the use of technology was intentional and served a specific purpose. ]]> 2022-07-20 16:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2247019675 kendrastevens https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2253055087 Blended learning is taking the traditional concept of teaching (face to face, notes, pencil/paper) and incooperating technology, as well as more student centered learning within the same classroom setting. My big "ah-ha" moment while watching the video was realizing how relaxed the students were, and how much more they wanted to be in the classroom. Seeing students working at their own pace and doing what they need to do in order to be successful is so refreshing. I love the idea of incooperating stations for spiral review or reviewing for an exam. ]]> 2022-08-01 23:58:54 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2253055087 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2253635771 Blended learning is a teaching methodology that integrates technology and digital media with traditional teacher-led classroom activities, providing more flexibility to students allowing customized learning opportunities.

I have used collaborative study groups in my classroom before. This allowed each student to specify a specific problem with the learning. Through collaboration, students engaged in discourse and problem-solving to assist their peer. I have used stations for many years and it does make teaching more enjoyable when the students are engaged and self-motivated. As a math instructor, I am reflecting on how I would restructure instructional /planning time to allow students to move through the standards at their own pace and still provide high level instruction. ]]> 2022-08-02 19:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2253635771 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2512868499 Blended Learning is taking the basic teacher led instructions and putting more responsibility into the hands of the students. The teacher uses face to face instruction and technology to better meet the needs of the individual students. Students are able to re-watch videos over and over again until they feel comfortable with the curriculum concept. Blended learning has the opportunity help the individual students reach mastery of a particular standar. 

My "aha" moment - was when I was listening to the students on how much they really like the way the teachers have used Blended Learning in their classroom. The students really took ownership and responsibility for their own learning. Their seemed to be very little judgement between students who were on different lessons. It was at the students pace. ]]> 2023-03-11 21:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2512868499 https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2589567941 Blended learning allows students to learn at their own pace and even have the opportunity to re-teach themselves if needed. This allows me as a teacher to have more opportunities to work with students one on one to enhance their understanding and learning on the topic I am teaching about. ]]> 2023-05-13 14:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/stella_pollard/vvs983b41jd2te11/wish/2589567941