Independent Practice

Mini Lesson

Technology Station

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Independent Practice

Choice Board Activity

Discussion Board

Welcome to the Independent Practice Station.  This is a time for you to learn at your own pace while learning more about the blended learning process.  You will be 

• reading pages 2, 3, and 4 in the paper copy of Blended Learning Cookbook. (The handout I gave you at the start of the workshop) 
• reading online articles about blended learning 
• start to follow and read the Twitter #blended learning and #BLCB 

Independent Directions:  

1. Start by reading pages 2, 3, and 4 in the paper blended learning cookbook. 
2. ​Read other online articles about blended learning.  (See articles below) 
3. Sign up for Twitter 
4. Find the hashtag #BLCB and #Blendedlearning
5. If you finish early, feel free to work on your ChoiceBoard Activities 

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New DAta Backs BLENDED LEARNING 

This article provide data and information that supports the fact that students learn best in a combination of online and small group teaching.  It is almost like the students have their own personal tutor.  Click here to read the article from The Atlantic.

Building a BLENDED LEARNING Classroom that works

Read about how pace, place, and path driven by data can help to develop a well rounded blended learning classroom.  Click here to read the article from eLearn Magazine.  

Key to BLENDED LEARNING 

Tom Vaderark wrote an article that provides key points on how to make blended learning work in any classroom setting.  This article is full of examples, ideas, and photos.  Click here to read the article from Eduction Week. 

Proof Points: BLENDED LEARNING Success 

The Christensen Institute and the Evergreen group studied 12 schools that implemented blended learning into the classroom setting.  The study shows great gains in classroom achievement.  Click here to read more about the 12 schools and to view their profiles.