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The Vision for DL is to  create a quality, dynamic and engaging learning environment that all students in  the province can access.  Instruction through e-learning methodologies offers  possibilities for sophisticated, interactive, and engaging learning options that  address the ideals for a BC Graduate, and shifts the classroom and learning  beyond brick walls and fixed schedules.

While there is an obvious range of student-centered models of education, Barraket lays out the common understanding of student-centered teaching as being a process where students are given more autonomy and control over: * the choice of subject matter * the pace of learning * the learning methods used Contrasted with the central notion of student-centered classrooms, that students should have greater autonomy over the subjects matter and pace they choose to study, I've recently been impacted by the notion of "liberating constraints"

"Innovation differs from improvement because it disrupts." Sacred cows are being challenged, these include: Physical design of the school Methods of learning The role of the teacher Exams and assessment The day - timetable, duration Libraries, books and other resources

I  teach in an inquiry, project-based, technology embedded classroom. A mouthful, I know. So what does that mean?

Blended-learning models Blended learning is gravitating toward six models. The six distinct clusters each share design elements that differentiate them from the others in terms of teacher roles, scheduling, physical space, and delivery methods. As innovators develop new versions of blended learning, the contours of these clusters will continue to evolve.

isn't it time that we had an honest national conversation about online learning? With countless studies showing success rates in online courses of only 50 per cent-as opposed to 70-to-75 percent for comparable face-to-face classes- isn't it time we asked ourselves some serious questions?

Information and communications technologies (ICT) policies in schools have two dimensions. One is to ensure that students are protected from pernicious materials on the Internet. The other is to enable student access to the extensive resources on the Internet for learning and teaching. While these two dimensions are not intrinsically in conflict, in actuality, such can become the case.

"Online classes are easy to understand. You can move onto the next thing much faster," Christianne says. "I have a friend in regular public school who says that they like FLVS courses better because they don't have to wait around for the other students to get it - or get frustrated when they don't get it themselves. But it's not easier because it's of a lower quality. The better quality makes it easier."

Learning To Teach Online Episodes context, planning and teaching case studies technical glossary

Students blending their own learning by through supplemental enrollment will continue to grow by almost 30% as more states expand access and may hit 15 million students by 2020.

They need a librarian more than ever (to figure out creative ways to find and use data). They need a library not at all. ...librarian as producer, concierge, connector, teacher and impresario.

Look for ways to capture the richness that a good instructor brings to the classroom, such as responsiveness, a sense of humor, interesting stories and examples, and immediate feedback. Also, when considering moving a classroom course online, approach it not just as converting one form to another, but as an opportunity to improve the existing product.

I do think it works for any type of kid. People always say, 'It has to be for the highly motivated.' No. That is our job as teachers. I don't care if you're a virtual or a brick-and-mortar teacher. We all have to help motivate our students across the board to be an effective instructor.

Google Tools to support Bloom's Revised Taxonomy

The fact is that there is a purpose in protecting a level of F2F and real-time interaction even in an online program. In education, the components of online and F2F are stronger together than apart. The power is in a Blended Learning equation: Face-to-Face + Synchronous Conversations + Asynchronous Interactions = Strong Online Learning Environment

A new method of teaching is turning the traditional classroom on its head. What's a flipped classroom - and why now?

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The Effects of Distance Education on K-12 Student Outcomes: A Meta-Analysis Measuring Success: Evaluation Strategies for Distance Education A Synthesis of New Research on K-12 Online Learning