Remake of Step #2 by https://padlet.com/shelleyputty/wxvtc91ngmry Answer any of the following questions: 1. How does blended learning benefit our students? 2. What is happening in a classroom that utilizes blended learning? 3. What are our greatest challenges in utilizing a blended learning model in the classroom? Shelley Putty According to Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools, by Michael Horn and Heather Staker, blended learning is a formal education program, 1) delivered at least in part through digital learning, with some flexibility for students to choose the way they want to learn, 2) at least partly in combination with a physical classroom and teacher, and 3) with opportunities for students to learn through activities that capitalize on different learning modalities. The benefits include flexibility, effectiveness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, personalization, extended reach, and covers all learning styles. While there are many ways to apply blended learning to a curriculum, some of the most popular examples include flipped classroom models, where students learn online at home, then spend in-class time practicing with a teacher available to assist them; or rotation models, where students move between learning stations, with at least one station being a digital space where students can access a variety of learning resources. The most noteworthy disadvantage with blended learning is that it relies heavily on technology to deliver online learning experiences. The digital tools and online assets need to be reliable, easy to use and up-to-date for them to have meaningful impact. Technical issues encountered by employees can be a significant barrier. It is important to put measures in place for high availability and strong technical support. en-us 2018-10-05 15:27:32 UTC 2018-10-05 15:32:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Blended learning shelleyputty https://padlet.com/shelleyputty/wxvtc91ngmry/wish/289679487 According to Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools, by Michael Horn and Heather Staker, blended learning is a formal education program, 1) delivered at least in part through digital learning, with some flexibility for students to choose the way they want to learn, 2) at least partly in combination with a physical classroom and teacher, and 3) with opportunities for students to learn through activities that capitalize on different learning modalities.  The benefits include flexibility, effectiveness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, personalization, extended reach, and covers all learning styles. 
While there are many ways to apply blended learning to a curriculum, some of the most popular examples include flipped classroom models, where students learn online at home, then spend in-class time practicing with a teacher available to assist them; or rotation models, where students move between learning stations, with at least one station being a digital space where students can access a variety of learning resources. 
The most noteworthy disadvantage with blended learning is that it relies heavily on technology to deliver online learning experiences.  The digital tools and online assets need to be reliable, easy to use and up-to-date for them to have meaningful impact.  Technical issues encountered by employees can be a significant barrier.  It is important to put measures in place for high availability and strong technical support. 
 
]]> 2018-10-05 15:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shelleyputty/wxvtc91ngmry/wish/289679487 Blended learning shelleyputty https://padlet.com/shelleyputty/wxvtc91ngmry/wish/289680333 According to Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools, by Michael Horn and Heather Staker, blended learning is a formal education program, 1) delivered at least in part through digital learning, with some flexibility for students to choose the way they want to learn, 2) at least partly in combination with a physical classroom and teacher, and 3) with opportunities for students to learn through activities that capitalize on different learning modalities.  The benefits include flexibility, effectiveness, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, personalization, extended reach, and covers all learning styles. 
While there are many ways to apply blended learning to a curriculum, some of the most popular examples include flipped classroom models, where students learn online at home, then spend in-class time practicing with a teacher available to assist them; or rotation models, where students move between learning stations, with at least one station being a digital space where students can access a variety of learning resources. 
The most noteworthy disadvantage with blended learning is that it relies heavily on technology to deliver online learning experiences.  The digital tools and online assets need to be reliable, easy to use and up-to-date for them to have meaningful impact.  Technical issues encountered by employees can be a significant barrier.  It is important to put measures in place for high availability and strong technical support. 
 
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