A powerful feature
of blended learning programs such as KIPP: Empower's is its use of data from students» work to help teachers target instruction and interventions.
Jennie's background includes conceptualizing and managing a wide array
of blended learning programs for adults and children in many settings and industries.
Apart from getting new hires ready for their first day at work, mobile learning can be used to onboard remote workers; it can also become part
of a blended learning program for onboarding.
Whether it's implemented in a fully - virtual setting, a flipped classroom, a station rotation model, or any other kind
of blended learning program, online curriculum is a resource to help teachers offer more flexible options to create successful student outcomes everywhere learning occurs.
The Robert Randall Elementary School, is using it as part
of a blended learning program, for blended grades ranging from K to 6 and with the following blended subjects: Maths and Language Arts and used in both desktops and laptops.
At Nativity Jesuit Middle School in Milwaukee, she oversaw the implementation
of a blended learning program while doubling the size of the school.
Not exact matches
The Rotman EMBA
program is predominately delivered in a face - to - face format, although some
blended learning approaches are used through the integration
of pre-course or supplemental videos by faculty to help support student
learning.
The authors report that much
of the enthusiasm for the potential
of blended learning comes from School
of One, a math
program operating inside three New York City public middle schools.
Wolpert - Gawron discusses the necessity
of protecting face - to - face (F2F) and real - time teacher interaction while conducting online
programs and presents five necessary components for creating
blended -
learning models.
One
of the initiatives I am working with now is to improve our
blended learning programs and to differentiate our staff development for our teachers, as well as to teach them how technology can differentiate for their students.
A broad strategy
of learning measurement and the evaluation
of learning success should be considered for every project or
program you want to run; an approach that applies equally to a traditional
learning event, a
blend or
learning architecture, or even what might be called a
learning campaign.
A recent rigorous RAND study
of Carnegie
Learning's Cognitive Tutor Algebra I program found that the blended - learning model boosted the average student's performance by approximately eight percentile
Learning's Cognitive Tutor Algebra I
program found that the
blended -
learning model boosted the average student's performance by approximately eight percentile
learning model boosted the average student's performance by approximately eight percentile points.
First, she suggested that schools need to ensure that teachers, students, parents, and administrators all have a shared vision for why
blended learning would be good for their students before getting into the «what» and «how»
of a
program.
The institute even goes on to say: there are four models
of blended learning that categorize the majority
of blended -
learning programs emerging across the K - 12 sector today.
There are many definitions
of blended learning to be sure, but for our purposes let's take the definition
of blended learning from Innosight Institute which defines
blended learning as: a formal education
program in which a student
learns at least in part through online delivery
of content and instruction with some element
of student control over time, place, path, and / or pace and at least in part at a supervised brick - and - mortar location away from home.
I'm the founder
of the Evergreen Education Group; we publish the annual Keeping Pace with K12 Online
Learning report and also work with districts creating online and blended learning programs across the
Learning report and also work with districts creating online and
blended learning programs across the
learning programs across the country
Third, I'm excited to see many more
blended -
learning programs funded that don't only provide online experiences but also project - based
learning experiences as a central part
of what they do.
Blending classroom training with online training
programs takes you on the path
of effective training delivery by increasing learner engagement, productivity, and
learning retention rate.
It shows the capacity
of the LMS to promote classroom change and the power
of the
blended learning approach when a BYOD
program is introduced to increase access to
learning resources.
But principal Michelle Tubbs, a veteran
of the classroom who holds a doctorate in education technology, had conducted a pilot
program with
blended learning at an Alliance school in the city's Watts neighborhood, where the average freshman read and did math at the 4th - grade level.
As CEO
of Edgenuity, a company that offers online and
blended learning programs delivered by highly qualified teachers, Factor is putting that belief to the test.
Last week I visited a credit recovery
program to
learn more about their use
of blended learning.
When this happens, students and teachers often find the new technologies and
blended -
learning programs to be more
of a detriment than a benefit to education.
I hope you can leverage some
of Elliott's best practices to launch your own successful
blended learning management training
program!
But despite these shortcomings in academic quality and rigor, there were other important benefits
of the
program that were available as a direct result
of the use
of blended learning.
At one credit recovery
program, it is fascinating to see how
blended learning impacts students» relationships with their teachers and improves the non-academic aspects
of their
learning.
But for the students in the
program,
blended learning is a powerful enabler
of self - motivated
learning and increased teacher support.
In contrast, the self - paced curriculum in the
blended -
learning program put these students in the driver seat
of their own
learning for the first time.
Australian Country Education Partnership has created and successfully implemented eKids
blended program, which «is an accessible, adaptable, contemporary model for rural and remote communities to personalize their students
learning, build the capacity
of teachers, and improve students
learning capacities and outcomes».
In August 1993, Horizon Instructional Systems established a charter school in Lincoln, California, offering a range
of innovative
programs, including an «electronically assisted student teaching»
program that
blended home - based computers with distance
learning and satellite technology.
One
of the most significant quality
of this particular trend in
blended learning is that it works both ways, meaning that both users and providers
of the
program can experience cost savings.
Parents
of students in
blended learning programs should understand the changing roles
of technology and teachers, and make an effort to stay informed about edtech.
Take advantage
of the wide range
of resources available online that can teach you the ins and outs
of devices, predominant
programs used at the school, and any other topics related to
blended learning and the incorporation
of technology in the classroom.
Most schools need products that help with the implementation
of standards, that link instruction to assessments, that are grounded in solid and reliable data that enable better decisionmaking, that work seamlessly with other
programs to create
blended and personalized
learning environments, and that are backed by a reputable company that provides high - quality, ongoing service and support.
Schwartz: We use online
learning as an element
of almost everything we do, and we see a
blended model as the future
of all our
programs.
Using the best features
of corporate MOOCs with Conscious Business, taught by LinkedIn's vice-president
of leadership and organizational development Fred Kofman, they created a pilot
program they referred to as
blended learning.
The Virtual Instruction to Accentuate
Learning program in Putnam County Schools in Cookeville, Tenn., has used blended learning to improve the district's graduation rate and help hundreds of students gain college credits while in high
Learning program in Putnam County Schools in Cookeville, Tenn., has used
blended learning to improve the district's graduation rate and help hundreds of students gain college credits while in high
learning to improve the district's graduation rate and help hundreds
of students gain college credits while in high school.
With schools constantly changing their curriculums and their
programs, it is difficult to say what exactly will be integrated into future school plans; however, it seems extremely likely that in the upcoming decades
blended learning will permeate into a majority
of schools.
Understanding the plight
of people like me, my company introduced a
blended learning and mLearning
program within the organization for product and knowledge development.
In a
blended learning environment, the need to plan and develop thoughtful units
of instruction has emerged as one
of the most critical factors in creating a successful instructional
program.
The expectation is that this collaboration will lead to the kind
of systemic
blend DesignShare lauds as «a seamless grade 9 - 16 curriculum» and that blur physical and
program boundaries in a way some educators believe can lead to a paradigm shift for
learning in all inner - city high schools.
Maybe you are proudest
of your school's test results, your athletic teams» prowess, your teachers» skills at involving parents in the classroom, your school's many cultures and how they
blend into a true family, your service -
learning program, your media center, your Your six pride statements should tell about the biggest successes, your proudest accomplishments, your most valued resources.
In successive chapters, the authors distinguish the features
of blended learning, highlight strong
programs, and explain the keys to success.
One
of her current projects includes creating an online and
blended -
learning training resource for Franklin Covey's Leader in Me
program so teachers throughout the world can be trained on this incredible
program.
The hope is that if enough
of these efforts show sustained results, funding priorities may change, and
programs such as Quiet Time could find a place next to
blended learning, English - language
learning, and other strategies that make a substantive difference for students who face a steeper path to success.
A good practical example
of a
blended learning approach is the Autodesk Certified Instructor
program.
In this webinar, a panel
of experts will share their experiences, successes, and lessons
learned from implementing online and
blended -
learning programs to personalize
learning for each student.
Attend this webinar to
learn about the 5 steps
of implementing a
blended learning program and the planning process, as well as best practices from educators who have done it.
Join this free webinar and
learn all about the
blended training approach, the benefits
of adopting it, specific models, and the degree to which it would be most effective, along with a step - by - step toolkit, tips and best practices to create highly effective
blended training
programs.
We offer a diverse portfolio
of online courses, on - campus institutes, and
blended programs that prepare educators to cultivate critical thinking and
learning skills, practice new teaching approaches, and confront centuries - old structures in order to better design and deliver the kind
of education and professional development required for today's educators and tomorrow's citizens.