Blended Learning

What is blended learning?

• Any formal education program in which students learn—at least in part—through online platforms, with some control over the pace, time, place, and/or path of the program.

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• An educational program where students strictly learn in person - technology is not required in order to be successful.

What is synchronous learning?

• Interactions between the teacher and students occur at the same time.

• Interactions between the teacher and students occur at different times.

• Learning that takes place solely online.

• Learning that takes place after school.

What is asynchronous learning?

• Interactions between the students and teacher occur at the same time.

• Interactions between the students and teacher occur at the convenience of the learner.

• Learning that takes place solely in a traditional brick-and-mortar classroom.

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What is the rotation model of blended learning?

• It uses stations to direct students through learning modalities.

• Students can rotate through their class subjects at their own pace.

• Students rotate between having class at home and class in person.

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What is the flex model of blended learning?

• Students learn while working out!

• These courses are facilitated entirely online and are designed to be implemented during student study halls or after school.

• Students attend a physical school building and have a schedule that will vary based on the student’s specific learning needs.

• Students divide time between school and home.

What is the enriched virtual model of blended learning?

• This model focuses on providing additional courses that are currently unavailable to students at schools.

• Students learn through a system of rotations.

• Students divide their time between attending a brick-and-mortar campus and learning remotely using online delivery of content and instruction.

• Students learn during enrichment time.

What are the three basic elements of blended learning?

• Rhyme, rhythm, repetition

• Rhythm, focus, organization

• Speed, consistency, adrenaline

• Happiness, comfort, safety

Which is a role of the blended learning teacher?

• Researcher & Developer

• Integrator

• Guide

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a student engagement strategy?

• Utilizing grouping strategies

• Developing the teacher-student relationship

• Setting clear expectations and goals

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of interaction that is a key strategy in engaging students in blended models?

• student-to-student

• student-to-community

• student-to-club

• student-teacher