Blended learning is
an opportunity for students to learn the same material that they are being
spoon fed in classrooms right now but instead learn it in a very personal way. “Blended
learning includes an intentional shift to online instructional delivery for a
portion of the day in order to boost learning and productivity (Bailey, et al., 2015, p. 3) .” Students are able
to using this model work through mastered topics at a faster pace and spend
more time working on topics not already mastered (Bailey, et al., 2015) . Since the current generations have embraced
technology they will have motivation to learn using the technology (Rubin, 2014) . In addition to
using the technology to learn the material in their individual classrooms
students can reach out to classrooms all over the world to discuss topics,
problem solve, as well as collaborate on any project.
Global learning is about the ability
for students to not only learn about cultures from around the globe but also to
be able to problem solve, think critically, and collaborate to reach a common
solution to a common problem. By having a blended learning community in an individual
classroom students are able to begin a project on their own, to brain storm
ideas on paper and then reach out to a classroom or student somewhere in a
different country or state and work together to discuss the brainstorming as
well as then put into action what the students have discussed. Global education
opens the doors for students to be working with students from all over the
world as well as having in-depth and meaningful discussions from the comfort of
their own home. That comfort level will allow students to open up and engage
while learning from other students from all over the world
Bailey,
J., Duty, L., Ellis , S., Martin, N., Mohammed, S., Owens, D., . . . Wolfe, J.
(2015, Summer). Blended Learning Implementation Guide 3.0. Retrieved
from Digital Learning Now:
http://digitallearningnow.com/site/uploads/2013/09/BLIG-3.0-FINAL.pdf
Rubin,
C. (2014, January 23). The Global Search for Education: Got Tech? United
States. Retrieved from Huffpost Impact:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/c-m-rubin/got-tech_b_4159856.html
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