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Process:
Process:
The process of incorporating Blended Learning into the standard K-12 Classroom consists of acknowledging that Blended Learning is more than extension for distance learning. It is blending the effectiveness and social aspects of face to face interactions within the classroom and the technology driven learning opportunities of the online world. It should be viewed as a redesign of the standard classroom, as opposed to an alternative.
There should be a noticeable shift from lecture based curriculum to student-centered driven instruction. The students become interactive and active learners, losing the option to passively sit through class. This also creates moments where students get more frequent student to teacher moments, student to student moments, and student to content moments. It also allows for better integration for formative and summative assessments throughout lessons, and a more diverse range in forms of evaluating retention of information.
Different Kinds of Blended Learning:
Different Kinds of Blended Learning:
There are many different models that can be utilized to incorporate Blended Learning into the classroom today. We will focus in on the six most frequently used models:
1. Face to Face Driver Model
1. Face to Face Driver Model
This is the setting that is most similar to the stereotypical classroom setting. This is introduced slowly and personalized. The student's access to online content is decided on a case by case basis. This means that only certain students will have the access to the online classroom. The face to face driver model is aimed at differentiating more than anything- there are extensions for students who perform above their grade level, and there are also accomodations and further scaffolds in place to help struggling students access the material at their own pace by utilizing the technology within the classroom. In paritcular, English Language Learners (ELL's) benefit from this usage of technology.
2. Rotation Model
2. Rotation Model
Within in this model, students are rotating throughout various stations that are intentional and prearranged. Students are switching between tasks using technology and working face to face with a teacher. This style is more targeted at elementary schools due to the common practice of moving through stations already built in. However, this could be introduced into the secondary classroom as well. Studies have also demonstrated that this model helps support students at Title I schools as well.
3. Flex Model
3. Flex Model
The flex model is used in academic settings that have a higher volume of students who are considered nontraditional or at-risk. The majority of the content is delivered through online systems. Teachers are available and present, but are there more as a support to the online content.
4. Online Lab Model
4. Online Lab Model
Students spend time learning content entirely online, but have a dedicated space to carry out labs or experiments from the curriculum. This is particularly useful for students who are wanting to take courses that aren't available at their school. Students can work at their own pace and work in an environment that suites their specific needs. In addition, schools with budgetary issues can benefit from this by providing online content and saving money by not having a certified teacher supervising the lab proceedings.
5. Self-Blend Model
5. Self-Blend Model
This model is primarily aimed at secondary classroom settings- students can actively seek to enroll in courses that are not offered at their current physical school. They are choosing a traditional school environment, and then opting into further education or supplementing their education online. This model is ideal for students pursing AP credits not offered at their school or course work that is not an option.
6. Online Driver Model
6. Online Driver Model
The self blend model consists of students working remotely rather than an a traditional school environment. They can opt into face-to-face interactions with their teachers, but it is not mandatory. Instead, they can simply chose to chat with instructors online. This model is becoming more and more popular of a trend, and there has been an increase in students enrolling in this style of education.
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