What is Blended Learning? Blended Learning is a integration of instructional media. It includes the traditional classroom or a distance learning environment. It can also include any combination of media that can help support classroom instruction. For example: Blogs, e-Portfolios, voice thread, Wiki’s, slide share & Google Docs.
NEED (Learning is a process) -To help each student master the content and skills they need to improve learning and to provide access. -To support teachers to get the most out of their planning and face to face teaching time. -To help improve the future workforce, improve partnerships and improve Globalization for all.
RESEARCH (From passive learning to active learning)
RESEARCH (From passive learning to active learning) Research has shown that Blended Learning place students in situations that forces them to: read, speak, listen and think. From creating, evaluating, analyzing, applying, understanding to remembering. The lead thinkers in Blended Learning are the early adopters.
DEVELOPMENT During the development process some concerns are: Learning new technology to use with blended learning. Expecting students and teachers to adapt to blended learning. Finding enough resources to use. Obtaining support from all stakeholders.
COMMERCIALIZATION The most effective marketing strategy is by example. THINK of Blended Learning as: How Learning is DELIVERED Teachers as the (sender) Students as the (receiver)