Introduction to the Unified Classroom - Utilising the Strengths of Blended Learning in Literacy and Reading Instruction Morten Fahlvik Head of Centre for new media Bergen University college - Norway

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“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

The Unified Classroom Homework

ICT supported classwork

ICT supported homework

Inspired by Concept oriented reading instruction

Reading instruction / comprehension

•  Activate pre-knowledge & Inquiry •  Vocabulary and terminology • Motivation - Read many times •  Productive and receptive dimension •  Inferences

- the process of arriving at some conclusion that, tough it is not logically derivable from the assumed premises, possesses some degree of probability relative to the premises.

Reading comprehension in the unified classroom

•  A community of learners was established •  More pupils were activated •  The silent pupils got a voice in the class discussions •  The pupils were better prepared for class discussions •  The teacher gathered evidence of learning