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4 Tips for Getting to Know the Blended Instructional Model | Edutopia - 10 views

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  • cinthia_sierra on 15 Jun 14
     
    Tips for an effective blended classroom
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Five Ways To Bring Technology into the Classroom Without the Gadgets | Alisa ... - 7 views

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  • Technology was originally idealized as the panacea for our nation's "failing schools"
  • The reality is in the middle: Technology is not a panacea, but used effectively and implemented purposefully, it can help transform how our children experience school.
  • For us, having our students engage in real-world learning experiences is a priority, so we utilized technologies like video-conferencing that enabled making those connections.
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  • at the iSchool we leveraged teachers' strengths by having some focus more on planning and curriculum development, some focus more on online course design, some on facilitating our challenge-based courses and some supporting struggling students.
  • Schools can combine resources to offer more Advanced Placement or credit recovery courses.
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      cinthia_sierra on 15 Jun 14
       
      This quote almost relates to the quality for quantity conception in education; it is not enough to use random technology without a purpose. Think about classes you've observed or reflect on your own: is technology use productive?
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      cinthia_sierra on 15 Jun 14
       
      Consider your content area and former lessons and discuss how video conferencing can be utilized to maximize learning.
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      cinthia_sierra on 15 Jun 14
       
      Would this even be possible at your district/school? Elaborate
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      cinthia_sierra on 15 Jun 14
       
      This would prepare students for online classes at the post-secondary level.
  • cinthia_sierra on 15 Jun 14
     
    Using technology wisely in order to improve instruction
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Discussion Boards Summary - 1 views

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    #1 cinthia_sierra on 15 Jun 14
     
    Discussion boards are definitely a powerful online tool that allows students to communicate and reflect on their learning. The biggest impact is hearing from students who are shy and reserved in the classroom; this gives them the opportunity to participate and also allows other extroverted individuals to see points of view from a different perspective other than from the ones that are heard on a daily basis in class.
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