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What is Blended Learning?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s post, I am introducing you to blended learning, a concept that is now common parlance within the ‘education speak’ In crafting this comprehensive piece on blended learning, I delved deep into academic literature, drawing on peer-reviewed research papers to create an authoritative and informative post.

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10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

Waterford

Blended Learning. Blended learning is a school or classroom structure in which students learn partially from direct teacher instruction and partially in more self-directed activities.[1] 1] This mixture might be perfect if students are learning from both school and home next year. Personalized Learning.

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Learning Math Should be Fun and Engaging

A Principal's Reflections

Through the use of technology, collaborative learning exercises, and teaching mathematical concepts in the real-world and interdisciplinary context, she has managed to successfully work towards creating this desired positive and energetic blended learning environment.

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When Education Giants Stumbled and Data Ruled

Edsurge

On the other hand, companies like Curriculum Associates took the path of blended learning and have seen significant growth driven by a technology-first model. Renaissance just acquired Schoolzilla , which was launched in 2011, for this reason. Clearly, a lot has changed over the last decade. What predictions never panned out?

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In Successful Edtech, Pedagogy Comes First—Devices Second

Digital Promise

Many school districts -- including mine in Middletown, NY-- are leveraging the power of technology with adaptive assessments and instructional software. A recent study within a number of school districts, including the Middletown City School District, showed significantly greater academic growth in blended learning versus traditional classes.

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Edtech CEOs Seek to Change the ‘Adversarial Narrative’ With Public School Teachers

Edsurge

Jamie Candee, Edmentum BMO Capital Markets Conference The Industry Seeks a Rebound With more technological infrastructure in place, more capital to spend, and advancements in software, mobile technologies and cloud-based computing, business is expected to boom. Based Education Technology Companies (2011-2016). billion in 2017.

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Beyond K-12: EdSurge’s Next Move

Edsurge

We started EdSurge in 2011 by focusing on K-12 education. EdSurge is all about exploring one fundamental question: How can learning be supported by technology? In 2011, our attention was riveted by the entrepreneurial activity surrounding students in grades K through 12. Here’s what we’re doing and how we hope you can help.

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