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

Morten Fahlvik Educational Reseracher twitter.com/Fahlvik

1996

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

Catlin Tucker “There is an underlying focus on ‘content’ and ‘instruction’ in this definition of blended learning, which disturbs me. The way it is defined seems to alienate traditional teachers who are looking to make online learning a meaningful part of their curriculum." http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storycode=6289176

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

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

How teachers plan

Classroom activity

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

Blended teaching