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Blended Learning Best Practices During the Pandemic with Thomas Arnett

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Thomas Arnett talks about blended learning best practices. Thomas Arnett is a senior research fellow for the Clayton Christensen Institute. His work focuses on using the Theory of Disruptive Innovation to study innovative instructional models and their potential to scale student-centered learning in K–12 education.

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How Research-Based Tools Provide Impactful Learning Outcomes

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While the edtech market continues to grow with innovative ways to engage students, not many companies provide products rooted in three decades of cognitive research that continue to provide solid returns on investment. So research, data and learning science have always been at the core of what we do.

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Why Flipped and Blended Learning are Making Waves in education

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A Columbia University research found that, on average, students taught through online learning techniques performed modestly better than those learning through classical classroom approach. Blended learning overcomes this limitation by reducing the need for homework, and provides course content to students via the internet.

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Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin

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When the Internet arrived, I — as did my colleagues — adopted it mostly for two reasons: 1) research — in place of the library, and 2) rote drills, such as supporting math practice. Blended learning occurs when an education program combines Internet-based media with traditional classroom methods.

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How Does Acceleration Research Help Schools and Kids Rebound?

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Simply put, acceleration “builds on what students know as a way to access new learning.” Roadmap p 18) This report also says that the pandemic negatively impacted math and widened achievement gaps. There is little doubt that many amazing kids are struggling to reengage with their learning progress. Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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Charting New Territories in PD: The Whitsby Story with ASCD

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Go to coolcatteacher.com/modern right now to sign up for the Modern Classrooms essential course for free where you will learn about the strategies, research, and resources that can drive student-centered, self-directed learning in your classroom. You’ll be glad you did.

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Teacher Support in the Digital-Blended Classroom

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We played Oregon Trail, asked Jeeves questions for our research, and waited for hours while Napster downloaded our favorite songs. Or better yet, why should we integrate online learning into our classrooms ? More on blended learning: Why Blended Learning Fits Your Class, 3 Issues to Think About, and 5 Easy Ways to Begin.