Connect 2.0

 The elementary school is buzzing with energy and ideas since more than 10 of its teachers flew to Shanghai for the Learning 2.0 conference.  Teachers and students across the ES are tapping into the potential that some of the new tools (blogs, wikkis, podcasts) to enhance their own teaching and learning.  A term that was used quite often over the course of the weeks was that of blended learning, and it is definitely one that we will be exploring further this year.

Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of ‘blended’ virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used together to deliver instruction. In the strictest sense, blended learning is anytime any instructor combines two methods of delivery of instruction. However, the deeper meaning lies in engaging the students of the current generation. Thus a better example would be using active learning techniques in the physical classroom and a social web presence online. Blended learning is a term that represents a shift in instructional strategy.  Shift is happening and the ES is right there with it!

http://connect2.edublogs.org

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