Blended learning & flipped classroom

Blended learning combines online resources and in-person instruction for a personalized learning experience.  The flipped classroom model redefines traditional roles, with students accessing lectures at home and engaging in in-class activities.  It shifts from a teacher-centered approach to a student-focused learning model.

Example in a high-school:

They use blended learning with video lessons, self-pacing, and mastery-based grading, aiding students and accommodating attendance issues.

• The approach aims to alleviate student tension, enhance commitment, and foster content mastery.
• Key components of this instructional model include video lessons, self-paced learning, and mastery-based grading.
• Students appreciate the autonomy to pause and re-watch video lessons, promoting a deeper understanding.
• The model permits individualized progress, accommodating students at different skill levels and paces.
• Peer collaboration is encouraged, with students assisting each other, whether they are ahead or behind.
• Exit tickets, acting as mini-quizzes, determine students' readiness to advance or need for re-teaching.
• Teachers have the flexibility to work one-on-one or in small groups due to video instruction.
• The model proves effective for students with lower-than-average in-seat attendance, allowing them to catch up on missed lessons.
• It offers a lifeline to students facing challenges, ensuring they have a fighting chance to pass and succeed.

Benefits of Blended Learning:

• Online content allows students to learn at their own pace, accommodating different learning speeds.
• Students can engage with material when they are most alert, suiting both early birds and night owls.
• Accessibility for students with disabilities is improved, as they can take breaks without concern about missing out.
• Moving work assignments to the classroom enhances active learning, with teachers available to provide support.

Optimizing Face-to-Face Interactions:

• Blended classrooms maintain face-to-face interactions between students and teachers.
• Teachers transition from being passive 'sages on the stage' to active 'guides on the side,' facilitating personalized guidance.
• It fosters a more enjoyable and effective learning experience for both students and teachers.

Flexibility and Mastery-Based Learning:

• Blended learning allows for flexibility in the pace of learning, accommodating individual student needs.
• Mastery-based learning ensures students move forward when they confidently apply what they've learned.
• Traditional time-based approaches are replaced with a focus on understanding and mastery.

Challenges of Blended Learning:

• Affordable, reliable, and user-friendly technical resources are essential for success.
• Navigating the learning curve, especially for those unfamiliar with technology in the classroom.
• Ensuring students independently consume materials and come prepared for in-class work assignments.
• Shifting the teacher's role to that of a coach and empowering students to take control of their learning requires buy-in from both parties.

In summary, blended learning combines online and in-person elements to create a personalized and effective learning experience, with the flipped classroom model as a key example. It optimizes face-to-face interactions, offers flexibility in learning pace, and challenges both teachers and students to adapt to new roles for a more engaging educational journey.

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Source (Best YouTube video on Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom model):