Blended Learning Communities

 Blended Learning Communities

Joining Ed Tech communities can help educators pursue professional interests by providing opportunities for them to actively participate in local and global learning networks (ISTE Standards for Educators 1b).

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Blended Learning Blended learning is "a style of learning in which students learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching" (Oxford Dictionary).

Blended learning has become increasingly common in K-12 and higher education practice and the concept - that learners benefit from in-person learning experiences and asynchronous, digital learning activities - is now being applied to professional learning communities as well. Learning community members are finding that the combination of meeting IRL (in real life) to build community and connections enhances the effectiveness of the online discussions, sharing, and support the community offers.

Click on the image below to read the article "Blended Learning Communities" from Discovery Education to learn how educators benefit from blended learning communities:

Blended Learning Community

The following infographic summarized the key components that make an effective blended learning community:

Recipe for a Blended Learning Community