Blended Learning - Real World Problem Solving and Self-Regulation

Blended learning is one of the buzzword topics of the current times. Many people are currently focusing on the flipped classroom where the learning is student centered and driven. This is an important shift in my opinion when done appropriately. Students leading discussion and learning tends to be so much more captivating and meaningful to students that the learning that takes place can be very effective.

I appreciated that this video takes a look at the possible challenges or conceived challenges of implementing a blended learning program. I work a Title I school with a high poverty rate. When I think about changing teaching to a blended learning model I always have to consider what it would look like at school versus what the home expectation would look like. There were some interesting solutions to a couple of the common problem. One of these was using free wifi hotspot to provide internet services to students. While I appreciate this, I do not know how practical this would be to tell families.

Our school holds intersession services during breaks to provide additional support to struggling students. I am currently exploring how a blended learning environment might benefit this situation and how it could be best implemented.