What is Blended Learning Links to an external site.? We hear about it, we have a course about it, but what does it look like? There are several definitions and models that you can explore to get a better idea of how to implement Blended Learning. The WCPSS promotes Blended Learning, but my personal opinion is that we are not adhering to the traditional definition that states some work is done online outside of school. In our district, we blend the physical environment with the digital in the school.  The question is it equitable to require students to engage in online learning outside of the school campus. For example, what about students that do not have internet access at home? 

The following video demonstrates what Blended Learning looks like when using Flipped Instruction. There are several Blended Learning models and flipped learning is one of them. Flipped learning requires students to watch videos at home and then they are discussed the next day in class. We do not utilize that model, instead we flip the delivery of instruction by providing various modalities. For example, instead of the teacher teaching a lesson to the whole class all at once using a teacher lead model. Flipped instruction uses a student lead approach. Students are provided the content and delivery of instruction in a variety of formats. Teachers can provide students with lessons in video, audio,images and text formats. 

Watch this brief video to gain a better understanding of Blended Learning