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Blended Learning: Designing with Balance in Mind

Catlin Tucker

I host a podcast called The Balance and wrote a book titled Balance with Blended Learning because I see teachers struggling with balance in every coaching and training session I facilitate. So, students should do the heavy cognitive lift of making meaning and applying their learning.

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Beyond Technology: Blended Learning Conference Debates Equity, Cultural Inclusion

Edsurge

For a conference named after “blended learning,” many attendees were surprised to learn that they did not agree on what the term meant. I was talking to a colleague who was using blended and personalized learning the same way,” says Dance. Here’s a blog post that teases at the 10 blended learning models she’s seen.)

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A Back-to-School, Personalized Learning Toolkit

Edsurge

3) Workbook—Online Curriculum How-to Guide Online curriculum is often a key part of any personalized learning program. This workbook will expand your definition of online curriculum; highlight student and teacher needs and views of implementations; and provide opportunities to help you identify your goals. partner with us.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. The strategies will not only help you be more engaged, present, and fulfilled as a teacher, but you’ll also apply your learning to your classroom and your students. Learn More.

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EdmodoCon Guest Post #3: M.Valois

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

He also reminded us about the core philosophy of differentiated instruction - my biggest passion. The idea of classroom flipping is "a form of blended learning in which students watch lectures online and work on problem sets with other students in class. This is a great way to teach the skill of summarizing main ideas!

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THE WHY: Benefits of Digital Objective Testing

Tech Helpful

I would even go as far to say that there are definite times assessments should not be in the grade book. Use this option as a tool to help students learn what they need to learn. Paperless - There are definite pros and cons to being paperless but I'm going to share the pros in this.

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Does Presence Equal Progress? Tracking Engagement in Online Schools

Edsurge

The practice of funding public schools and assessing student engagement based on a student’s physical attendance is rooted in this definition and has only reinforced what is an outmoded idea. Online learning offers educators access to a wealth of learning data to guide their teaching and assessment of student performance.

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