Watch the videos below to see an example of each of the models of blended learning.
As you watch the videos, it is suggested that you complete the Clayton Christensen Institute DIY worksheet for note-taking.
Tip: It is best to watch each video, then take a couple minutes to complete the corresponding portion of the worksheet. For example, Watch the example "Station Rotation" video and then complete the "Station Rotation" portion of the worksheet before moving on to the next video.
Also, each video is just one example of a particular model in action at a school. There are many variations within each model.
1. Station Rotation (Start at 1 min. 26 secs)
A course or subject in which students experience the Rotation model within a contained classroom or group of classrooms. The Station Rotation model differs from the Individual Rotation model because students rotate through all of the stations, not only those on their custom schedules.
2. Lab Rotation
A course or subject in which students rotate to a computer lab for the online-learning station.
3. Flipped Classroom
A course or subject in which students participate in online learning off-site in place of traditional homework and then attend the brick-and-mortar school for face-to-face, teacher-guided practice or projects. The primary delivery of content and instruction is online, which differentiates a Flipped Classroom from students who are merely doing homework practice online at night.
4. Individual Rotation
A course or subject in which each student has an individualized playlist and does not necessarily rotate to each available station or modality. An algorithm or teacher(s) sets individual student schedules.
5. Flex
Uses an online platform that delivers most of the curricula. Teachers provide on-site support on a flexible and adaptive, as-needed basis through in-person tutoring sessions and small group sessions.
6. A La Carte
Students choose to take one or more courses online to supplement their traditional school's catalog.
7. Enriched Virtual
A whole-school experience in which, within each course (e.g., math), students divide their time between attending a brick-and-mortar campus and learning remotely using online delivery of content and instruction.
Rotation model (1-4) definitions retrieved from blendedlearning.org/models