Blended learning allows students to succeed with different styles of learning. For students who need more time, a separate space, or a more interactive presentation, blended learning has great potential. The technology is not the only way to do research. When the classes came to the library to research Greek mythology, there was plenty of information in book format which complemented what the students were finding on the Internet. Design teams in schools could help figure out what the blended learning would look like and how to incorporate it in the most effective way. Teachers have to be trained and rewarded for their involvement in blending learning techniques since it is so new. I’m trying to figure out how I can use blended learning in the library. At this point, I have been working with students on using Google Docs and Google Slides. The best part of these Google programs is that all is saved immediately and the work can be shared. I’ve been trying to get my middle school students to send me their emails so we can discuss some of the books in our book club outside of school.
The article ”Blended Learning Is About More Than Technology” puts interesting insight on blended learning itself. The common understanding that the blended learning is the remote use of technology and classroom instruction combination is presented in a different light. First, schools must create the right culture before implementing blended learning. Also, students’ input should be taken under consideration. Team effort of teachers and administration should lead to selection of right technology that would work for their students to meet their unique learning needs. Creating a new computer lab in school in not enough. It’s a long process that should be deeply analyzed and all interested parties should be involved in creating it in order for it to be successful.
Blended learning allows students to succeed with different styles of learning. For students who need more time, a separate space, or a more interactive presentation, blended learning has great potential. The technology is not the only way to do research. When the classes came to the library to research Greek mythology, there was plenty of information in book format which complemented what the students were finding on the Internet. Design teams in schools could help figure out what the blended learning would look like and how to incorporate it in the most effective way. Teachers have to be trained and rewarded for their involvement in blending learning techniques since it is so new. I’m trying to figure out how I can use blended learning in the library. At this point, I have been working with students on using Google Docs and Google Slides. The best part of these Google programs is that all is saved immediately and the work can be shared. I’ve been trying to get my middle school students to send me their emails so we can discuss some of the books in our book club outside of school.
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