ERIC Number: EJ989773
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Publication Date: 2012
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Blended Learning: A Disruption that Has Found Its Time
Gonzales, Lisa; Vodicka, Devin
Leadership, v42 n2 p8-10 Nov-Dec 2012
"Blended learning" is learning facilitated by the effective combination of different modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning, and applying them in an interactively meaningful learning environment. There are four standard modes of blended learning that have proven to meet student academic needs and provide flexibility with instructional settings. The four blended learning approaches include: (1) The rotation model, where students rotate between teacher-led instruction and online learning; (2) A flexible approach, where students experience most learning online, while teachers provide a personal approach and touch; (3) The self-blend model, in which students choose their courses from a menu to supplement their regular, non-technical school offerings; and (4) The enriched-virtual model, a whole-school experience in which students divide their time between attending a brick-and-mortar campus and learning remotely, using online delivery of content and instruction. Fortunately, it does not require a massive investment to take steps in the direction of blended learning. This article discusses several resources that are free, relatively easy to use, and very beneficial in terms of increasing options for student learning.
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Blended Learning, Educational Resources, Educational Methods, Intermode Differences, Conventional Instruction, Teaching Methods, Teaching Models, Vocational Education, Instructional Material Evaluation, Instructional Materials, Educational Change, Educational Practices
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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