Blended learning involves active engagement.

While beginning my coursework, I came across "Blended" by Michael Horn and was struck by a powerful idea that impelled me to implement Blended Learning in my teaching. Motivating our students to take an interest in their learning without expecting any external rewards or trade-offs is essential. Learning itself is the ultimate reward, enabling students to develop their curiosity, creativity, and drive to improve.

According to Horn and Staker (2015), when a child is interested in learning, they become an active and engaged learner, eagerly seeking to understand the why and how of what they are studying.

Blended learning combines traditional in-person instruction with online learning. Teachers can implement this model in various ways, such as using the rotation model, which includes a mix of teacher-led instruction and digital resources to encourage self-learning and improve foundational skills in both languages (read my innovation plan).

Similarly, incorporating blended learning enables us to engage students as active "teachers" among their peers, fostering a sense of community and empowering them to take ownership of their learning. This approach has the potential to transform their mindset and provide them with the necessary tools to explore their full potential.

Still, I'm learning about blended learning but actually has changed the focus of my mindset.

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References:

Horn, M. B., & Staker, H. (2015). Blended. Jossey-Bass. Kindel Edition.

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