blended learning
Corporate Blends Face Challenges Similar to K-12
Blended learning is a global opportunity to dramatically improve how people learn whether fifth grade scientists, salespeople, or soldiers. An Oxford Group/Kineo survey makes it clear that we're all making this up as we go, that we're all frustrated that the toolset is lagging learning models, and that capacity is a big challenge.
Optimizing Informal Learning Spaces: Ten Tips for Universities
Purposely designed, campuses can take advantage of the opportunities represented by these changes and become host to engaged and active learning.
Key Definitions for Blended Learning
Terms such as “online learning,” “blended learning,” “personalized learning,” “customized learning,” and “competency-based learning” are flooding our educational dialogue, and they are often used interchangeably. The ideas are related, but they are not the same. It’s important to understand the differences.
Leading for Deeper Learning: 10 Proven Strategies
The majority of schools we studied were purpose built and more than half belong to school development networks committed to deeper learning--two big advantages for leaders seeking to consistently challenge and engage students in meaningful work.
Tupac and Einstein: Now That’s Blended Learning
Think of it as a classroom where all types of learners can succeed…on their terms. You know, students as diverse and different as, say, Tupac Shakur and Albert Einstein. Hmmm. Tupac and Einstein? Now that sounds like a unique blended learning academy.
EdTech 10: Those Summer Nights
To get you back in school mode, as promised through our Smart Lists, we are recognizing some amazing people and companies. This week we highlighted 20 Teacher & Leader Developers, 10 School Improvers, 20 Learning Platforms, 10 Innovative High Schools, and 10 Deeper Learning Networks. We have a few more awards to make, so keep an eye out--we might have just saved the best for last (wink, wink).
5 Tips to Successfully Gamify Your Classroom or School
At the Serious Play Conference this week we heard numerous educators, administrators, and game designers talk about their history and experience with gaming in the classroom.
Rocketship’s Preston Smith on Investing in the Art of Teaching
Like with art, you can color in the lines and copy pictures, or you can learn the foundational techniques you need to create your own masterpieces. At Rocketship, we’re investing in our teachers and school leaders so that they can continue to grow into the master artists that our Rocketeers deserve.
Smart List: 10 Innovative High Schools, 10 Deeper Learning Networks
Today we are recognizing 10 interesting high schools schools and 10 networks that promote deeper learning.