Blended learning

Blended Learning is a district-wide Jubilee Academies initiative which strategically incorporates technology into the classroom.

EXPLORE BLENDED LEARNING

What is blended learning?

Our goal

Benefits of blended learning

Blended learning models

What does blended learning look like in the classroom?

Examples of blended learning activities

What is blended learning?

Blended Learning can be defined as a student-centered approach that entails purposeful, appropriate, and sustainable integration of technology which optimizes the use of face-to-face and online environments. Blended learning requires a measure of synchronous interactions between instructor and learners and offers some degree of learner control over time, place, path, or pace. To learn more or to request training click the button.

Our goal

Through blended learning we seek to increase student engagement and motivation, provide students with access to personalized learning experiences, improve student learning outcomes, enhance teacher professional development opportunities, and create a more flexible and equitable learning environment.

Benefits of blended learning

✅ Flexibility and convenience in accessing learning
materials and completing coursework

✅ Personalized learning experiences tailored to individual
student needs

✅ Increased engagement through interactive and
multimedia resources

✅ Access to a variety of learning resources beyond
traditional classroom materials

✅ Improved communication and collaboration among
students and teachers

✅ Data-driven instruction to track progress and provide
targeted support

✅ Development of digital literacy and technology skills

Blended learning models

Station Rotation: The station rotation model involves students moving from one station to another, engaging in various activities, including online assignments, hands-on activities, collaborative work, and teacher-led instruction. For example, students may spend a certain portion of the class time working independently on computers, engage in small-group discussions with the teacher, and participate in hands-on projects or experiments.

Flipped Classroom: In this model, students engage with online materials, such as pre-recorded video lectures or readings, before coming to the classroom. Class time is then used for activities, discussions, and hands-on exercises that reinforce and apply the concepts learned online.

Individual Rotation Model: Students in this configuration will be sorted by their teacher or specialized software into unique educational pathways based on their needs. Learning opportunities include independent study, small groups, collaboration, lessons conducted by the teacher for the whole group, and individualized interventions. Fixed schedules may be used in place of customized learning journeys if needed.

Lab Rotation: Similar to the station rotation model students rotate to online activites. However in a lab rotation model, students move to a computer lab or technology station for a designated period or period of time. In the lab, they engage in online learning activities, access digital resources, complete interactive exercises, or work on computer-based assignments.

What does blended learning look like in the classroom?

Examples of blended learning activities

The key to successful blended learning activities is to ensure they align with the learning objectives, engage students, and leverage the unique advantages of both online and offline learning environments. These activities blend traditional classroom methods with digital tools and resources to create engaging and personalized learning experiences for students.

Interactive Quizzes & Polls

Use online tools like Blooket, Kahoot, or Poll Everywhere to create interactive quizzes and polls that students can respond to individually or in groups. This provides real-time feedback and gauges understanding.

Virtual Field Trips

Take students on virtual field trips using platforms like Google Earth or virtual museum tours, allowing them to explore places and concepts that might be otherwise inaccessible

Digital Storytelling

Have students create digital stories using multimedia tools to demonstrate their understanding of a topic, enhancing their creativity and communication skills.

Online Journals and Blogs

Encourage students to maintain online journals or blogs where they reflect on their learning journey, share insights, and showcase their progress over time.

Peer Review

Assign students to review and provide feedback on each other's work using online platforms. This encourages critical thinking, constructive feedback, and collaborative skills.

Web Quests

Design web quests where students explore online resources, conduct research, and solve problems collaboratively. This promotes self-directed learning and information literacy

Personalized Learning Paths

Utilize adaptive learning software like Zearn or Mathia to provide personalized learning paths for students based on their individual progress and needs.

Interactive/Multimedia Presentations

Students create multimedia presentations (videos, infographics, presentations) using tools like Prezi or Google slides with embedded quizzes, polls, and multimedia elements to demonstrate their understanding of a topic and engage their peers.

Online Reading Groups

Divide students into online reading groups to analyze and discuss specific chapters or articles, promoting collaborative analysis and interpretation.

Online Discussions

Assign students to participate in online discussions on a specific topic using a platform like Google Classroom or discussion boards. This encourages active engagement, critical thinking, and peer-to-peer learning.

Digital Mind Mapping

Have students use online tools to create mind maps or concept maps to visually represent relationships between ideas or concepts.

Virtual Labs & Simulations

For subjects like science, use virtual labs and simulations to allow students to perform experiments in a controlled online environment, enhancing understanding of concepts.

Discussion Boards

After reading a text or watching a video, students participate in an online discussion board, sharing their thoughts, asking questions, and responding to their peers' comments.

Peer Teaching Projects

Have students research a topic online and then present their findings to the class, allowing for peer teaching and collaborative learning

Podcasts or Webinars

Have students listen to podcasts or attend webinars related to a topic and then facilitate a classroom discussion or reflection based on what they learned.

google collaboration

Assign group projects using collaborative tools like Google Docs, where students work together in real-time to create and edit documents, presentations, or spreadsheets

Gamification

Incorporate educational games or interactive simulations to make learning more engaging and enjoyable

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