The 4 Most Important
Blended Learning Models
Flipped Classroom
Highlights
prerecorded lectures
instructor
online repository
in-class exercises, projects, discussions
Value
students
inquiry
apply knowledge
interaction in hands-on activities
instructors
opportunity to detect errors in thinking
Downsides
additional work and new skills for instructors
loss of face-to-face lectures for students
equipment fails to deliver the content
Testimonials
Clintondale High School
Softwares
Blubbr
Edynco
Teachem
Bibblio
Explain Everything
eduCanon
TED Ed
Mindomo
EDpuzzle
ShowMe
Educlipper
Knowmia
PixiClip
Educreations
Station Rotation
Highlights
instructor groups students according to academic needs
students rotate either in a lab, stations or individually
Value
students
collaboration
inquiry
project-based learning
instructors
working with students in smaller groups
no device for each student
timely and descriptive feedback
Downsides
additional training for instructors
access
support
Testimonials
ATAMS
FirstLine Schools
KIPP Empower Academy
Rocketship Education
Summit Public Schools San Jose
Softwares
Istation
Compass Learning
Lab Rotation
Highlights
offline learning activities in class
online learning activities in a media or computer lab
Value
students
labs are engaging
instructors
little adjustment to teacher contracts and facility design
Downsides
robust learning management system
students supervised by paraprofessionals with little training
Testimonials
Robert Randall Elementary School
Softwares
Dreambox
ST Math
i-Ready
Rosetta Stone
Read180
Flex Model
Highlights
content and instructions delivered primarily online
face-to-face support: small-group instruction, group projects, individual tutoring
Value
students
customized, fluid schedule among learning modalities
credit recovery
college credit accumulation
instructors
lower costs than alternative education
Downsides
accommodating students schedules
large spaces, breakout rooms and many devices
Testimonials
Silicon Valley Flex Academy
San Francisco Flex Academy
Softwares
LMS
Desire2Learn
Edgenuity
Agilix
Social learning platforms
Edomodo
Schoology