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Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

Catlin Tucker

While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students. Teachers are often intrigued by the station rotation model specifically.

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Balance the Delivery

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So, I took it upon myself to implement it in my classroom with some success selecting certain days during the instructional week to limit screen access. Even during the past school year, many educators who previously used the blended learning approach decided to reduce the amount of virtual learning.

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3 Strategies for Personalizing Feedback Online

Catlin Tucker

In my most recent book, Balance with Blended Learning , I have a chapter dedicated to providing real-time feedback as students work. I encourage teachers to use blended learning models to create time and space in the classroom to give feedback on their students’ work as they work.

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EdisonLearning and Pointful Education Partner To Expand Access To Online Career and Technical Courses

eSchool News

Pointful Education’s suite of CTE and elective offerings are now available to all secondary students enrolled in eCourses through EdisonLearning. The courses feature project-based learning, engaging video content, a variety of assessments, and interactive activities. Southwick, CEO of Pointful Education.

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The Station Rotation Model Tip #3: Practice Rotating for Seamless Transitions

Catlin Tucker

In that situation, it is still important to have students practice accessing the video directions, playing them, and practicing pausing or restarting the video. Teachers working with younger students may want to use video directions instead of text-based directions. That way, even young learners can get the instructions they need.

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5 reasons why blended learning programs fail-and how to save them

eSchool News

[ Editor’s Note: This story is Part 1 of our April series on Blended Learning. Too often, educators who are considering investing in blended learning pull back after hearing horror stories of good programs gone bad. Now, all secondary students are issued a Chromebook that is theirs to keep—even during the summer.

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How administrators can keep funding in their district

eSchool News

My recommendation for school leaders is to develop online or blended learning programs. And, right now, school administrators have access to a time-sensitive resource to help create these programs – Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds.