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What is Blended Learning

Blended learning combines digital and face-to-face learning, allowing students to learn at their own pace while benefiting from in-person interactions. It has gained popularity due to increased technology access and offers various models, including face-to-face driver, rotation, flex, online lab, self-blend, and online driver. Each model provides flexibility and should be tailored to meet the specific needs of students and educators.

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What is Blended Learning

Blended learning combines digital and face-to-face learning, allowing students to learn at their own pace while benefiting from in-person interactions. It has gained popularity due to increased technology access and offers various models, including face-to-face driver, rotation, flex, online lab, self-blend, and online driver. Each model provides flexibility and should be tailored to meet the specific needs of students and educators.

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What is Blended Learning?

Today's educators know that technology has had a profound impact on how teaching and
learning work. One of the phenomena that has come to play an increasingly important
role in education is blended learning. However, what is blended learning, actually?
The idea of blended learning is that some students can benefit from doing part of their
learning in a digital environment, and part of it face to face. The benefits of blended
learning include the fact that many students can learn best independently, on their own
time frame, and via interface with digital technology. At the same time, learning done in
this virtual way is often best consolidated by in-person interactions. In many ways,
blended learning combines the best of both worlds.
Blended learning has seen growth over time, largely because of the increasing
accessibility of technology and ongoing interest in making use of digital learning
technologies. Many educational advocates have spoken to the advantages of blended
learning in the classroom , such as student-centered instruction, easy data collection,
and increased engagement. As with any educational model, of course, blended learning
should be used sensibly and thoughtfully, with an eye toward enriching student learning.

Blended Learning Models

There are six basic models of blended learning that describe how it can be used in the
classroom. One model of blended learning is the face-to-face driver model. In the face-to-
face driver model of blended learning, students predominantly follow a traditional, in-
person educational approach but then use online learning to proceed at their own pace
for particular assignments and experiences. This enables educators to more effectively
pace and differentiate teaching.
In the rotation model of blended learning, students can rotate through various stations to
learn about different facets of a topic. Some stations are virtual, while others rely on in-
person direct instruction.
The flex model of blended learning is one in which most teaching happens online, with
teachers acting as facilitators in the classroom. Instruction is mostly self-guided in this
model, so students are in charge of their pace and performance.
The online lab model of blended learning involves students traveling to a school where all
education is delivered through online modules. This approach is a viable option for
schools or districts experiencing limited resources or budget cuts because it can free up
teacher time to focus on the students most in need.
In the self-blend model of blended learning students participate in a traditional, face-to-
face educational program but supplement it via online instruction that they have chosen
to pursue. Motivated high school students benefit the most from this model, as they can
complete advanced classes on their own time.
Finally, in the online driver model of blended learning, students work from home or other
remote locations and check in with a teacher in person or virtually about how their online
modules are working. The set-up works perfectly for students who live abroad, travel
often, participate in competitive sports, and so on.
One of the overall advantages to blended learning is its flexibility, which is amplified by
the number of variations teachers and schools can consider. Because there are so many
different models for blended learning, it is important to think about the exact needs and
goals of each learner and instructor in selecting a particular model. Different models are
better suited to different students, circumstances, and resources. Identifying the best
model for the situation requires taking all important factors into account.
TOP 50 BLENDED LEARNING HIGH SCHOOLS IN
THE U.S.

Study.com has published its 2019 list of the Top 50 Blended


Learning High Schools in the country based on innovative
blended learning practices, student test scores, and student-
teacher ratios.

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Blended Learning in the Classroom

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