How blended learning can help teach world languages
Blended learning allows students to learn at their own pace, but there are a number of challenges to making it work. During a recent webinar sponsored by Middlebury…
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20 tips and features of blended learning programs
Blended learning programs are growing in popularity across the U.S., as more educators and students seek to personalize teaching and learning through education programs that combine face-to-face learning…
7 ways to prepare incoming teachers for blended learning
In keeping with the recent professional development reform of focusing less on technology skills that are constantly changing and more on mindset and 21st century pedagogy, the key…
Five steps to a successful blended learning program
As school leaders consider adopting blended learning to provide more opportunities for their students, here are five key considerations gleaned from the thousands of schools we’ve worked with.
VINCI offers blended learning for pre-K
Technology entrepreneur Dr. Dan D. Yang already had achieved fame within the world of physics, having earned close to 20 U.S. patents—some of which became the standard for…
The big key to success with blended learning
In a national climate where schools have data, but are struggling to make it actionable, officials from a public charter school that integrates a growing nationwide practice, blended…
Hybrid learning’s promise for personalized education
Some technology trends are just that: trends and fads. Others--like hybrid learning--have sticking power, because they enable students and teachers to personalize teaching and learning. In recent years,…
Four must-read blended learning models
Blended learning--a combination of face-to-face and online learning--is piloted in schools and districts across the nation. Advocates note that students are able to learn at a more individualized…
The context and history of blended learning
Blended learning isn’t new, TeachThought reports.
10 drivers of blended learning in education
Blended learning is the use of both face-to-face and eLearning approaches to deliver learning experiences (as opposed to direct instruction), TeachThought reports.
How to use digital resources to personalize blended learning
Today’s students are used to having constant access to technology and digital resources in their personal lives, and harnessing the engaging power of such resources can boost blended…
Is K-12 blended learning disruptive?
Today the Clayton Christensen Institute published its fourth major paper on K–12 blended learning, titled “Is K–12 blended learning disruptive? An introduction to theory of hybrids,” Michael B.…
Technology’s role in foreign language learning
Although educators and policy makers emphasize skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses, today's students are competing in a global society--and foreign language skills can help…
Digital Learning Now! releases guide to blended learning
Just in time for Digital Learning Day, Digital Learning Now! (DLN) today released the fifth DLN Smart Series interactive paper ... Read more
Four key parts of successful online education programs
Progress monitoring tools and proper training in online teaching are critical factors in supporting and sustaining successful online education programs, according to a survey of school leaders.
Important considerations for blended learning
As blended learning programs grow in popularity, proponents of the approach—which involves a combination of computer-based learning and face-to-face instruction—say there are a few key considerations school leaders…
District’s answer to overcrowding: Blended learning
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Top ed-tech news: September 2012
A new project aims to transform the first five days of school; federal officials urge teachers to connect through online communities of practice; Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. launches…
Partnership encourages local districts to launch their own cyber schools
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What do your teachers and students really need from systems supporting blended and eLearning?
The average school technologist, let alone the average teacher or administrator, has a lot to wade through in terms of selecting systems that support blended learning initiatives, says…
New program prepares educators for blended learning
Many brick-and-mortar schools want to incorporate more online instruction—but how should teachers prepare for the newly popular blended classroom? An update to a national certification program for educators…
Laptops, personalized learning replace lectures in schools
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Biz Buzz, June 2012: A roundup of ed-tech industry news
A new cadre of “blended learning” schools is opening this fall; South Dakota districts are adopting a cyber bullying hotline to curb online harassment of students; and an…
Online Teacher of the Year: Individualized instruction is key
Through a combination of blended learning, individualized instruction, and enthusiasm, online biology teacher Leslie Fetzer’s dedication to helping her special-needs students develop core learning skills contributed to her…
Four keys to creating successful eLearning programs
It’s no secret that online and blended learning are picking up momentum nationwide—and during a recent International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL) webinar, experts offered advice for…
Some see blended learning as future of education
More and more school districts are embracing digital learning as the next step in improving education, and a number of stakeholder groups are hoping to guide policy makers…
Experts share their ed-tech predictions for the new year
We recently asked a handful of education and ed-tech experts for their thoughts on what the future holds for 2012—and beyond. Here's what these experts had to say.
How to start a successful virtual learning program
Virtual learning can help districts address many needs, such as filling a gap between courses a school offers and courses students might want to take but aren't currently…
Annual report reveals online learning’s rapid rise
K-12 online and blended learning continued to grow rapidly across the country in 2011 as new consortia and single-district online education programs outstripped the continued expansion of more…
More states look to online learning for students
As more students opt to enroll full-time or part-time in virtual learning programs, a growing number of states are considering proposals mandating that students take at least one…
Report cites 40 diverse examples of blended learning
The term "blended learning" encompasses a number of different instructional models in use across the country, but who has the time to compare and contrast these programs for…
Report: Blended learning could hit or miss
Blended learning has the ability to transform education, according to a new report—but if certain guidelines and practices aren’t ensured, blended learning could become just another add-on to…
Panel: Remove barriers to digital learning
Digital and blended learning have the potential to improve U.S. education dramatically, because they can help teachers provide a more personal learning experience for their students. But for…
Live vs. distance learning: Measuring the differences
An analysis of 99 studies by the federal Department of Education concluded last year that online instruction, on average, was more effective than face-to-face learning by a modest…
Gates Foundation launches $20 million program to expand technology use
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Oct. 11 announced the Next Generation Learning Challenges, a collaborative, multi-year initiative that aims to help dramatically improve college readiness and…
Interest in hybrid courses on the rise
A growing number of schools now offer what's known as “hybrid” courses, which mix an online experience with traditional classroom learning.