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From the fifth white paper in the DLN Smart Series, "Blended Learning Implementation Guide," which explores blended learning as a phase change with a goal of accelerating learning toward college and career readiness.

An introduction to factors to consider when developing blended learning approaches. The chapter on accessibility especially provides intresting food for thought.

It is difficult to find one simple solutions for a complex issues. The expectations with regards to performance at work place or at home are complex; we need a blend of various learning solutions to resolve these complex issues. In such a scenario, Blended learning offers a greater chance of success.

"With the rise of the blended learning model of education, video is becoming an increasingly important medium for instruction. The essential components of blended learning - such as flipped classrooms, MOOCs and "Bring Your Own Device" programs - are facilitated by video instruction to ensure the personalization and flexibility of a digitized education system"

I enjoy watching many TedVideos. This post offers a howto to use them with students.

One of the perplexing things that teachers and educators encounter when trying to understand educational technology and leverage it to their classrooms is the abundance of those baffling techy terms. Blended Learning is different from Differentiated Learning, Educational Technology might not be necessarily Instructional Technology, a Virtual Classroom is different from an Electronic Classroom or Flipped Classroom; There is also asynchronous, synchronous, and personalized learning, these and many more are but some examples of the growing terminology in this field.

"We all love infographics. Why? Well, they help us grasp information in a quick and fun way that appeals to our visual senses. In fact, there's an infographic here explaining that. Below you'll find 10 infographics that discuss learning in many different capacities - online, blended, mobile, etc."

The "Fellowship in Critical Care" is a comprehensive e-learning program designed to address the severe shortage of critical care doctors in India and equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this specialized field. Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine by MedVantage is a self-paced learning program that is a blend of extensive learning material. Get boost in your medical career.

"Sound Infusion is a unique learning tool that incorporates music and culture from all over the world. It is a free, online, interactive learning experience that blends music making and cultural awareness. Students can create their own songs from hundreds of different samples, save, share and discuss their work online with their classmates as well as students from other schools"

"The BlendSynch project explores solutions to connect twenty-first century students with twenty-first century higher education. Uniting face-to-face and remote learners through rich-media real-time collaboration tools"

"Below I have outlined information about three popular platforms used by schools implementing blended learning - Edmodo, Schoology and Moodle. These are not the only players in this field, but seem to be the most widely used - I have listed some other options at the Classroom Collaboration page. Each of these platforms has pros and cons, depending on your intended purpose. Of course, the best way to decide the most suitable option for your school is to give each platform a try. All are free, or offer a free component for educational use."

Can school once again be the same now that this extended time of compulsory closing has forced educators around the world to use the online technology more broadly to ensure the stability of their students under adverse conditions?

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The post  incorporates an infographic  that contains information about the trend toward cloud computing in K-12 and higher education.

A class education account is free. Works with Kaltura and Snag-It! and Moodle.

"Present on desktop, mobile and projector screens at the same time. "