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What is Blended Learning?
A broad but expertly accepted definition of blended learning as stated by Horne and Staker (2013) is "a formal education program in which a student learns: at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace; at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; and the modalities along each student's learning path within a course or subject are connected provide an integrated learning experience" (as cited in Powell et al., 2014, p. 6).
Blended learning serves to combine the traditional instruction and feel of a brick-and-mortar school with online learning. As shown in the visual below, when combined, these two uniquely different approaches to learning create more opportunities for differentiated instruction.
In the introductory video, you heard about four of the seven models of blended learning. To help you best understand blended learning, we have addressed all of the common models. In this module, you will learn more about the rotation models, the flex model, the a la carte model, and the enriched virtual model. We will focus on explaining the purpose behind each model and the benefits that implementation of each can have in K-12 learning environments.
Complete the Venn diagram on your reflection sheet based on what you have learned so far and your knowledge of traditional brick-and-mortar schools.
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