Blended learning involves a class meeting in person, face to face, and using a "Learning Management System" (LMS) such as Blackboard, Edmodo, Weebly, Moodle or other online options for using web resources with the class. This allows for more options and flexibility for both the teacher and the students. One variation of the model is known as "Flipped Learning," in which students cover material online and when they get to class they review that information, answer questions and use class time to get help with "homework" or other assignments.
The HCCS eChalk web site can also be used for online. blended and flipped learning. Those who prefer to use another option, such as Edmodo, Edublogs or Weebly, may simply put a link on their eChalk class web page to integrate your online resources and web pages into one location for your students to easily access and use with your courses.
Here are some good articles and videos covering these topics:
Edutopia Blended Learning Article
Four Blended Learning Models (eSchool News article)
Edutopia Article on the Pros and Cons of the Flipped Classroom
Blended Learning Introduction YouTube video
What is a Learning Management System (LMS)? YouTube Video
For my student independent research/library aides, I use several instructional styles: for their first segment in library management, I use direct one-to-one instruction; for the second literary segment, I use blended learning where we discuss projects and then they go online to our echalk learning management system to get specific assignments; and by the time they are ready for the information literacy segment, they are totally online to locate the lesson, complete it and submit it. I have the lessons set up in this format to help prepare them for college online classes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! A very good example of Blended Learning and how it can be beneficial to the students and teacher.
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