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6 Practical Blended Learning Examples

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on blended learning. In our previous posts, we’ve explored what blended learning is and delved into its strengths and weaknesses. We’ve also examined various models of blended learning.

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K–12 Experts Weigh In on Training Teachers to Use Education Technology

EdTech Magazine

K–12 Experts Weigh In on Training Teachers to Use Education Technology. Having a solid plan in place will not only help teachers absorb and retain their training, but will also make it easier for administrators to create plans that will use what time and resources they have efficiently. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 10/25/2018 - 13:07.

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work—Building a Successful Blended Learning Program

Edsurge

Three years ago, with the help of the education agency the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (GWAEA), Iowa rolled out its initiative to implement blended learning as a model for the state. In a competency based system, students advance upon proficiency and receive rapid differentiated support based on their individual learning needs.

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3 Reasons Teachers Should Use the Playlist Model

Catlin Tucker

Most playlists culminate in a performance task or artifact intended to demonstrate students’ ability to transfer or apply what they learned working through the playlist. I’ve trained many teachers who use choice boards and ask, “What’s the difference between a choice board and a playlist?”

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Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Coronavirus closures gave many just days.

The Hechinger Report

Experts say teachers need weeks — if not months — of training to develop and implement an online class. In this file photo from 2014, veteran teachers attend a Blended Learning Institute workshop in Manhattan. Photo: Alexandria Neason for The Hechinger Report. This story also appeared in USA Today. We made it work.”.

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Technology Underscores the Promise of a New School Year

EdTech Magazine

Many will also have new laptops or tablets through one-to-one computing programs , upgraded classroom technology for blended learning , and teachers trained to more effectively use technology to personalize instruction. Gamifying Teacher Training on Blended Learning.

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

Catlin Tucker

That way, students know what station to report to after each transition and where to sit during the independent and student-led collaborative stations. Noelle is currently working as a middle school Assistant Principal, where she continues to coach and train teachers. Then, I have students practice moving from station to station.