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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. They can choose whether to practice grammar alone or with a peer.

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Revisiting Blended Learning Principles, With School Plans in Limbo

Edsurge

For the better part of a decade, many schools have been implementing blended learning models that integrate online learning with brick-and-mortar instruction to rethink time, space and staffing. The scheduling scenarios that schools are having to work through ought not to be mere logistical planning exercises to limit headcount.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

Language Practice: Engage students in conversation practice, pronunciation exercises, or grammar activities. Wrap Up The playlist model is an effective instructional model that provides students with more control over the pace and path of their learning while also ensuring they have access to personalized instruction and support.

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100th Day of School — It’s about Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

How to celebrate Here are activities I like that blend learning into the celebration of the 100th Day of School: Geography As a class, come up with two locations in each state, to total 100. Students can engage in various counting exercises related to the number 100. Have students do ten sets of ten different exercises (i.e.,

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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. Students at the independent station are directed to log into Google Classroom, put on headphones, and play a breathing exercise/meditation video.

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Can Blended Learning Improve Equity in One of Nation’s Most Diverse Districts?

Edsurge

In order to address these equity concerns, the district is increasingly turning to technology--in particular, blended learning--to allow all students to succeed. Embracing Blended Learning. The districtwide shift towards blended learning began in 2015 when Erica Hartman was hired as Supervisor of Technology Integration.

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ISTE Day 0 Recap for my #NotatISTE #ISTELive Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

ISTE Resources for you: Monica Burns ( get her Not at ISTE content ), Holley Clark – sign up to get tons of Chromebook and blended learning content ? Meghan Mayer #785 TikTok for Teachers – Yes, I'm on TikTok and learning. I’m so excited for everyone traveling and learning and at ISTELive.

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