Blended Learning

Models
 Instructions

In your Blended Model Group, you will do a deep In your Jigsaw Groups (number groups):
dive into one of the models. ● Step 1: Each person will give an overview
● Step 1: Review your group's model using of their model
Blended Learning Universe ● Step 2: Brainstorm ways this model could
● Step 2: Find two additional resources be beneficial to students
about your model. These can be articles, ● Step 3: Discuss the pro’s and con’s of
videos, case studies, etc. The Christensen each model.
Institute is a great place to start.
● Step 3: Complete the your group's slides
on the Blended Learning Models. This will
be used once we break out into Jigsaw
groups.

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 1.
Station Rotation Model
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Students rotate through learning
centers where at least one of the
stations is an online station.

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 What it looks like

General Primary

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 Additional Resources

Problems of Practice
- How do I set up a station rotation model in my classroom?
- https://practices.learningaccelerator.org/problem-of-practice/how-do-i-set-up-a-station-rot
ation-model-in-my-classroom
Station Rotation/Blended Learning
- https://help.activelylearn.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002391774-Station-Rotation-Blended-
Learning
The Station Rotation Model
- https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/ssf-cci/sscc-intro-blended-learning/sscc-bl
ended-learning-models/v/sscc-blended-station
Blended Learning Definitions
- https://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models/

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 Blended Learning Solutions

Solution 1 - Elementary Solution 2 - Middle School Solution 3 - High School

~Differentiation ~Differentiation ~Differentiation
Struggling Readers Closing the learner gap Struggling Readers

Advanced group supports Struggling Readers Technical and content reading

Advanced group supports Gifted and talented

~Behavior ~Behavior
~Behavior
Focus Focus
Focus
Autonomy Leadership Roles
Need for more hands-on

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 2.
Lab Rotation
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Students begin with direct
instruction in the classroom.
They rotate into a lab
situation (either physical or
computer lab) and working
digital component.

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What it looks like

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 Lab Rotation Resources/Blended Learning

1. This resource is an excellent resource for all blended

learning, but it also gives some specific Lab Rotation
Resources: Edmentum PDF Resource

2. Specific Resources for the Lab Rotation Model

3. More generalized resources for applying the models

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 Lab Rotation Applications

Teacher gives direct instruction, then students move to

computers, either getting additional instruction digitally
or applying learned concepts on the computers.

During Rotation Times:

Extension of classroom learning, group discussions,
book clubs, station activities, group activities

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 Blended Learning Functions

Function 1: Function 2: Exploration Function 3: Saves Time

Reinforcement and and Money
Extension

Students become Lowest initial

Students work on or facilitators of the their investment, easiest
build on what they’ve own learning once they buy-in, highest initial
studied in class. go to the lab. scalability and still
allows to incorporate
the best features of all
of the other models.
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 Blended Learning Solutions

Problem 1: Problem 2: Problem 3:

Differentiation and Students do not want Not enough time for
Individual Interventions to work with each one-on-one instruction
other. Solution 3
Solution 1 Solution 2 While students are in lab
Students can decide rotation, the teacher can pull
Students use software
who they want to work small groups or individuals
to complete data-based
with as a partner. for additional support while
individual work in the
the rest of the class is still
lab
engaged in learning.
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 Blended Learning Solutions

Problem 4: Problem 5:

Solution 4: Solution 5:

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 Case Studies

Where: Problem:
Western School Students were having a hard time responding
and Science and to data-driven instruction and tracking their
Technology, data.
Phoenix, AZ
How Did They Use the Model?
Instructors used software to track student
data and had students work on improving their
Source: data in the lab.
https://blog.newsela.com/blog/2018/3/16/case-study-western-school-of-science-and-techno
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 Case Studies

Where: Problem:
SPARK Schools, Limited funds for schools
South Africa
How Did They Use the Model?
Lab time enabled school to save money on
Human Resources

Source:
https://www.blendedlearning.org/with-blended-learning-scaling-high-quality-affordable-ed/
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 3.
Flex Model
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In the Flex Model, students are given a list of
activities to engage in that provides for a
self-paced approach. Here, the teacher serves as a
facilitator and students actively direct their
learning. A classroom that follows the flex model
is driven by collaboration, questioning, and
problem solving and contains spaces that are
designated to support this spirit in students. The
flex model provides the teacher with
opportunities to tailor instruction as needed to
meet student needs.

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 What it looks like

The teacher of record or other adults provide

face-to-face support on a flexible and adaptive
as-needed basis through activities such as
small-group instruction, group projects, and
individual tutoring. Some implementations have
substantial face-to-face support, whereas others
have minimal support.

A Deeper Look At The Flex Model. Digital image. BLU_. 19 February

2016,https://www.blendedlearning.org/a-deeper-look-at-the-flex-model/ 20
 Additional Resources

https://www.blendedl
earning.org/models/
Khan Academy:
The Flex Model A Deeper
Look At Flex
Learning

Blended Learning
https://www.blendedlearning.org/models/

Definitions

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 Blended Learning Solutions

Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3

Pacing Academic Incentives Behavior Management

- Blended learning - Teachers can incentivize - Flex model allows
allows for teachers students based on teachers to engage
to pace lessons that goal-setting and students who
meet all students’ progress tracking demonstrate disruptive
needs. functions of online behaviors such that they
instructional platforms can better serve all
students.
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 4.
Flipped Model
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The flipped model occurs
when you send the student
home with online homework,
and discuss it face to face the
next day.

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 What it looks like

❖ Front the load the pre-work for a task at home

❖ Resources are provided for students such as videos, podcast,
presentations
❖ Student work at home to do some of the classroom work the
heavy lifting happens outside of the class

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 Additional Resources

Flipped Classroom Model: What, Why and How?

Flipped Classroom Infographic

http://www.edudemic.com/10-resources-for-flipped-clas
sroom/
BlendedLearning.org

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 Flipped Classroom Blended Learning Solutions

Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3

Provide specialized Student has the Promotes higher
knowledge to students ownership and power to student engagement.
beyond your individual complete work at their
classroom. pace.

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 Group Debrief

Which model do you think would work best in your

classroom?

What ideas do you already have about using these

models?

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