learning environments

Personalized Learning

125 Top Blogs on Blended Learning

The 2012-13 was a big inflection point in blended learning--and we're seeing and hearing about almost twice as new models this year. We compiled a list of 125 blogs in what we hope are useful categories. Enjoy!

EdTech

Skype Interviews and Twitter Assignments

The combination of Skype, YouTube and social media gave these Virginia Tech students a thoroughly unique and valuable learning experience, and one that was completely free for all involved.

EdTech

7 Essential Tools for a Flipped Classroom

The flipped classroom uses technology to allow students more time to apply knowledge and teachers more time for hands-on education. It’s a continually changing strategy that evolves with technology.

Personalized Learning

Q&A: A Split Screen Strategy Drives Proficiency-Based Learning

Ananth Pai, an elementary teacher in Minnesota, turned to game-based learning and a "split screen strategy" to engage and motivate students in the classroom. Today, Mr. Pai shares increased insight into his shift to a "split screen strategy" and how his efforts to personalize learning through proficiency-based learning model fit into a predominantly traditional school setting - with seat time, grades, and more.

Personalized Learning

Q&A: Online Environments Improve Professional Learning

Paul Lambert of an up-and-coming startup joins us today to share insights into his latest professional development and learning platform, Learndot. Learndot, formerly the new-age education platform Matygo, provides a flipped-classroom style learning environment for organizations who are looking for professional learning platforms to teach clients, customers, and employees new skills.