How to Implement Blended Learning [INFOGRAPHIC]
In recent years we have heard more and more about a blended learning approach within a classroom setting. Many higher-ed institutions are starting to implement some form of blended learning as they find it to be more engaging for their student than the traditional lecture model.
If blended learning is a new concept for you, then the infographic below (provided by Digital Learning Now) is a good place to start. A blended learning approach in a classroom is a redesign of instructor models that we all know so well. Â The idea is that it better prepares the learner for college, or career scenarios. As with any learning initiative, implementing blended learning into a classroom setting requires proper planning in order to be successful. Â The four phases, as described by Digital Learning Now, include:
- Conditions for Success
- Plan
- Implement
- Improve
If you are a fan of other models (such as the ADDIE model), then you could surely use that methodology to implement your blended learning program. The point is, you need a road map in order to maximize your chances of success. Â Most importantly, you have to set-up the proper monitoring mechanisms so that you can continually improve the learning experience/program based on feedback and data.
It’s important to understand that teachers need to be committed to a blended learning approach. Â It requires an entire different mindset, which can be difficult to shake given the years of conformity to the standard lecture-listen method. Â If the whole faculty (or even district) is on-board and committed, then the full potential of a blended learning approach can be realized.
Justin Ferriman
@LearnDashLMS