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Lesson 1: Define Blended Learning

Purpose: These activities are meant to build your background knowledge and deepen your understanding of blended learning.

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Objectives:

  • identify the main components of a blended classroom

  • describe the 4 major blended models

  • determine if a scenario is an example of a technology rich classroom or a blended classroom.

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Time Frame-By the End of Week 1, you should complete:

  • at least 2 Absorb activities

  • at least 2 Do activities

  • one Connect activity

  • quiz

Absorb Activities (complete 2 or more)

Choose at least 2 of the following resources (videos and links to educational articles) to learn more about what blended learning is and what it is not.  
Videos

Video 1: The Basics of Blended Learning

Video 2: Blended Learning Explored

Video 3: Blended Learning in 2 minutes 38 seconds

Blended Learning: 4 Blended Learning Models

Articles and Chats

Edutopia: Implementing BL in Upper Elem Writing​

Read this article to learn how blended learning can be integrated into writing instruction.​

Edutopia: Self Paced Learning for Young Students​
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Read this article to see how to use self paced road maps with young elementary students.

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4 Tips for Managing Blended Learning

Read this article to discover helpful ideas for overall blended learning in schools. 

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Fueleducation: Is BL the same as Tech Rich Education?

Read this article to discover the differences between blending your classroom and making it rich with technology.

Do Activities (complete 2 or more)

Interact with this EdPuzzle video to demonstrate your understanding of a blended learning classroom compared to a technology rich classroom.  
QUIZLET: Choose from the 4 following vocabulary practice activities!

Quizlet: LEARN Activity

Quizlet: MATCH Activity

Quizlet: FLASHCARD Activity

Quizlet: TEST Activity

Connect Activities (complete 1 or more)

Discussion Forum
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Share your ideas for how to blend in the future or personal experiences you have had with blending your classroom already.
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Click here to join the discussion.

Take a Quiz:

Due at the end of Week 1

Summary of Learning

After completing Lesson 1, you should be able to:

  • identify the main components of a blended classroom

  • describe the 4 major blended models

  • determine if a scenario is an example of a technology rich classroom or a blended classroom.

Professional Development Requirements

Teachers-

In order to receive 3 professional development points and your Blended Learning badge on Schoology, you must do the following by the end of week 1:

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  • Complete at least 1 Connect Activity

    • Questions for Experienced Blended Teachers-Post at least 5 original questions and/or comments​ in the Google form.

    • Discussion Forum-Post at least 2 original comments, with examples from your classroom or a classroom you have visited. You must also reply to at least one colleague's post.

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  • Score at least 11 out of 14 on the Blended Learning Basics Quiz.  You are allowed to take the quiz an unlimited amount of times. 

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