creating effective blended learning environment
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Blended Learning Environment
Creating an effective
Adriaan van der BerghTechnology Integration Specialist
International School of Düsseldorf
@avanderbergh
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"Blended Learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments."
The phrase has many specific meanings based upon the context in
which it is used
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"The blending of face-to-face, online and mobile learning..."
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Blended Learning is...
"The blending of formal and informal learning opportunities..."
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● Full group lessons● Small group lessons or tutorials● Individual conferences● Marked assignments and
rubrics● Learning centres or other room
arrangements● Class discussions● Face-to-face group work● Paper-and-pencil tests and
assignments submitted in person
● Live presentations, labs, performances, or exhibits of skill
● Models, works of art, posters, and other physical artefacts submitted in person
Face-to-face learning
● Digital course materials● Online discussions● News announcements● Online calendars● Dropboxes● Online grade tool & Rubrics● Web conferences● Online group work● Chat sessions● E-mail & Instant messages● Blogs & Electronic portfolios● Online surveys and quizzes● Assignments, such as essays,
worksheets, slide shows, photographs, and videos submitted to electronic dropboxes
Online learning
● Full group lessons● Small group lessons or tutorials● Individual conferences● Marked assignments and
rubrics● Learning centres or other room
arrangements● Class discussions● Face-to-face group work● Paper-and-pencil tests and
assignments submitted in person
● Live presentations, labs, performances, or exhibits of skill
● Models, works of art, posters, and other physical artefacts submitted in person
Blended Learning
● Digital course materials● Online discussions● News announcements● Online calendars● Dropboxes● Online grade tools & Rubrics● Web conferences● Online group work● Chat sessions● E-mail & Instant messages● Blogs & Electronic portfolios● Online surveys and quizzes● Assignments, such as essays,
worksheets, slide shows, photographs, and videos submitted to electronic dropboxes
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"Blended learning allows introverted students or students with a limited
command of language contribute to the discussion"
"Provides students with variety and choice."
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"Blended learning allows for more self-directed learning"
provide students with self-paced learning opportunities
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"Blended learning allows you to document the collaborative
thinking process"
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"Class discussion can continue after the face-to-face lesson is
over"
"...extend the learning experience beyond what is available in the
classroom. "
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"Each unit and group will require a unique blend..."
"Select the methods and tools which
work the best for the unit &
the group"
Use different tools for different jobs...
Avoid all-in-one solutions!
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Question...
"What tools do you use to support blended learning?"
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Examples...
"Data collection tools can be used to inform instruction..."
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Example...
"You are at a casino on Monte Carlo, watching a roulette table...
The ball has landed on black 25 times in a row...
You decide to place a bet on the next spin, which color is more likely to win?
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Example...
Collaborative Notetaking in Google Docs
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Example...
Teacher uses ScreenR to record and share a Math lesson (Flipped classroom)
Student uses ScreenR to record a voiceover for a presentation
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Example...
Students share their work with an authentic audience using a blog
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Example...
A Data-Driven Classroom www.khanacademy.org
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Example...
Classroom communication platform
www.edmodo.com
The Environment
"Factors which influence the blended learning environment"
● School's Mission and Strategic Plan● Network Infrastructure● Access to Resources● School's Administration● Teacher's philosophy● Buy-in from students
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Types of Blended Classrooms
● Digital Supplement● Flipped● Self-Paced
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"Digital tools are used only as a supplement to the face-to-face learning"
Digital Supplement
Also called self-blending
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Student learning is still synchronised
"Traditional Direct Instruction is done at home by watching videos, problem-sets are done in class"
The Flipped Classroomhttp://goo.gl/JRmSD
"Students learn at their own pace, teachers act as learning coaches and facilitators"
The Self-Paced Classroom
Class-time freed up for projects!
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Salman Khan explains blended learninghttp://goo.gl/JRmSD
Thank you!
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