blended learning in schools

 blended learning in schools

“Teachers who use technology need training to understand the implications of integrating tech into their classroom,” says Breslin. But to date, only one in four teachers has undergone the formal training, which can cost thousands of dollars. Even among teachers who say they use technology in their classrooms, they generally don’t know how to make the most of it, which could impact their students’ learning, according to an Education Commission of the States survey. Most of the research is about how to help learners who already use technology; even then, research results are often limited to a single school. The question is, What can teachers do if they aren’t using technology in their classrooms?” Breslin says. “We’re still trying to get that answer.” In the meantime, educators are using all manner of apps and devices — on laptops, in the classroom, or on smart phones — to deliver lessons, and they’re using various technology to help them be more effective. Among the tools in their arsenal:

1. The computer. “Most students want to use computers,” Breslin says. “They love touch screens and they don’t mind typing on keyboards.” But not everyone is comfortable using a computer as an effective teaching tool. That’s where technology comes in.

2. The Internet. “It allows us to have more communication and collaboration,” she says. Most classrooms, however, don’t have Wi-Fi, so teachers have to rely on Internet-enabled phones and tablets.

3. Email. Teachers can use email to communicate with parents, students and colleagues, as well as to send assignments and other communications. That’s especially important when schools don’t have Wi-Fi.

4. The smartphone. “Smartphones are just a great way to communicate,” says Breslin. They let teachers do all sorts of things, from sharing the school’s calendar with students and teachers to checking grades and posting class notices on a website that can be viewed by the entire school.

5. The iPod. Students can use iPods to listen to music and podcasts during class or to keep up with homework assignments. That’s a key tool for a teacher who wants to give students a break.

6. Blogs. Teachers can post lesson plans and other assignments on blogs, which students can access from home. Many schools are now also moving toward social networking sites to connect with parents and their communities.

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