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Blended learning can be a great way to make use of whatever technology tools you do have, rather than needing specific technology that you don't have. Blended learning doesn't require you to have a 1:1 classroom, a certain number of iPads, or particular software, though you can put any and all of those things to use as you choose. Thus, blended learning covers a lot of ground - and in the process it helps to make learning more engaging, effective, and efficient.

The Learning Accelerator created this guide to help educators understand how to approach measurement of their own blended learning initiatives, so that the results are useful to them and their own local needs, while also contributing to a more general body of knowledge about blended learning that can be useful to others.

Gives a brief description of what blended learning is.  

A GAME-BASED CLASSROOM RESPONSE SYSTEM

A very interesting read by Jordan Shapiro, professor at Temple U, on misconceptions in future of education.

Create fun and interactive courses Bring your expertise to life and publish beautiful and interactive semester length courses, overnight homework assignments, or in-class lessons. Even let students take the lead through collaborative student-led projects. watch the video

"Create and publish complete online courses, quick homework assignments, engaging product tutorials/how-to guides, and informative training programs with Versal. It's free and open to everyone."

Some interesting examples of rubrics that can be used to evaluate student projects.