The teacher's role in the blended classroom ... …or when 1 + 1 is larger than 2

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Blended learning“Blended learning is both simple and complex. At its simplest, blended learning is the thoughtful integration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences. “

Kanuka, Heater og Garrison, Randy D. (2004)«Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher education», University of Calgary

When 1 + 1 is bigger than 2

Physical classroom Online classroom

Teaching in the physical classroom

The online classroom

Tangent classrooms

Disconnected classrooms

Overlapping classrooms

The unified classroom

Dylan Wiliam: Involve more students

…. and give students time to think and reflect(Source: The Classroom Experiment A damaging classroom habit Hands http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp5E6e14oEM)

Reading a book collectively

Whole class

Small Group

Individual

Teacher ask a question to students

Students work with question at home and post their answers / thoughts in online discussion

Teacher pick up answers in class

Students discuss in groups

Students present in class

The teaching designfor the reading project

Prepare for classroom discussion

Question: Look at the book cover. What do you think the book is all about?

Bring it together in the classroom

Online discussion

What does mummy mean by it is many ways to cover a theft?

Blended teaching

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