Blended Learning
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Blended Learning is when the classroom instruction has a seamless connection between online and offline work.
This type of instruction provides the students with more collaboration and control in how much or how little time they work on a topic of instruction, the pace at which they go through the instruction, the place in which they learn, online or in person, at school or at home and the path they choose to learn the topic.
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A rotation model which incorporates stations is an example of a classroom teaching strategy that uses blended learning. The students rotate through spots that include one to two stations with a technology component. The activities may include feedback from peers and/or the teacher, either online or in person.
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A blended classroom will use an online classroom platform such as Schoology or Canvas to provide a place for students to find their work, videos to watch, upload assignments, do peer reviews and have conversations or discussions on instructions or work that is being done or has already been completed.
Graham, C. R., Borup, J., Short, C. R., & Archambault, L. (2019). K-12 blended teaching: A guide to personalized learning and online integration. Provo, UT: EdTechBooks.org. (Chapters 1-2) http://edtechbooks.org/k12blended