Improving Schools Through Blended Learning
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Improving Schools Through Blended Learning
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, 12:30—1:30 p.m. ETMore schools are embracing blended learning, or combining online learning with face-to-face instruction, as a way to personalize learning for students and boost student achievement. Although each blended learning program varies widely—from the flex model where students choose what they learn online supported by in-person teacher interventions, to the rotational model where students rotate from face-to-face instruction to online learning—certain key factors contribute to the success of these programs.
As more research and best practices emerge, the blended learning approach is evolving to incorporate a variety of different forms and strategies. Our guest discussed how blended learning has changed from its inception, what we have learned throughout its evolution, and what factors create successful blended learning environments for students.
Catlin Tucker, English/language arts teacher, Windsor High School, Sonoma County, Calif., and author, Blended Learning for Grades 4-12: Leveraging the Power of Technology to Create a Student-Centered Classroom

Related Story:
- • Evaluating What Works in Blended Learning (October 23, 2012)
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