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In the homework vs. no-homework debate, options like flipped classroom or blended learning are not even given a chance. How might technology help solve the educational problems in France?

Article discusses remaining barriers to broadband access in schools and its effect on blended learning environments.

Not surprising that the cradle of innovation in this country is backing up the truck to support the "innovative" blended learning model.

The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation just released their first in a series of case studies about what blended learning can "look like." The cases will break out the schools' instructional, operational, and financial models, which I find very helpful. This first case profiles a K-1 KIPP school in Los Angeles using computer-based stations to make a rotational small-group differentiated instruction model feasible with a smaller budget for instructional staff. As the authors state, "online programs enable [KIPP] Empower's model but do not integrate with teacher-led instruction" (11).

More and more, we see how technology is used as an enabler, in formative assessments and helping the teacher to help the student where it is most needed.

Eric Brunsell is Assistant Professor of Science Education @ UW-Oshkosh. He is the facilitator of Edutopia's STEM group, and a regular blogger for Edutopia. You can follow him on Twitter @brunsell. -- This post was co-authored with Elizabeth Alderton. Elizabeth is an Assistant Professor of Literacy Education at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Captures the complexities of actually implementing new technologies in school at scale.

Implementing blended learning in schools, in one awesome visual.

Infographics make me so happy. This one is fantastic!

iPads are found to have a direct impact and maximize student learning time in a classroom in Michigan

There was a great forum on the future of technology in the classroom at the MIT Media Lab today. For those who couldn't make it, the video should be posted on this site soon and will also air on NBC on Sunday, September 23. I found it to be a nice blend of policy and practice-focused discussion, and despite weak moderation, I think it's worth the time to watch!

Georgia's Hall County partnered with Dell and transforming the classrooms "one student at a time", using 1) personalized 2) blended 3) data collection and 4) results. Sounds familiar? "wouldn't believe that these types of classrooms existed if I hadn't seen it for myself. When you get a group of dedicated educators together with a shared vision that is designed to remove the business-as-usual stigma and support total transformation you can achieve amazing things."

old tech in new bottles

What is old tech here? Just trying to understand your comment since this "blended learning" looks like exactly something I'd like to do in my classroom. Cool article!

"The personal essays, which first appeared in the Voices from the Learning Revolution group blog, include images, clickable links and videos - plus selected comments by readers of the original posts." You may have heard of Will Richardson or seen a TED talk of his. He is the co-founder of Powerful Learning Practice, an organization which does online and blended teacher development. As they launch Powerful Learning Press, they are giving away their first e-book.

Hybrid learning seems to be a hit in Chandler school. "The key is the teacher involvement, proponents say. Teachers still present the information, and then they monitor students' understanding through online projects, activities or testing."

You have to sign in to Edutopia to download the PDF, but it's free and its a great resource.

This line caught my eye - "The appropriate use of technology in education-as defined by educators rather than entities driven by for-profit motives..." Thanks for sharing Jenny!

Great read, thank you for sharing. Nicely touches upon a lot of topics from our course -- blended and hybrid learning, student-centered learning, teachers as curriculum designers, equity, technology as a tool...