Student Post: Paige Posada: Blended Learning: Making it Work in Your Classroom

 

Technology is constantly changing and evolving, and so should a classroom. After being online for almost 3 years, students and teachers had to learn how to adapt to a new online learning environment. Students learned how to use technology to learn concepts, turn in assignments, and even read. Now that most schools are back in person, schools have found new ways to blend online and face-to-face learning. A blended classroom consists of digital learning and activities with face-to-face ones. The video stated that not every subject like science or physical education will work well online, but if this blended learning helps, teachers should utilize it. 

In my math class, I learned about an online learning tool called “Matific” which incorporates math lessons, games, and activities. Students used this during 2020 and continue to today because of its success. If a student learns better online, this tool is useful for teaching hard math concepts. Students can show their understanding online through podcasts, PowerPoint, papers, videos and so much more.

Incorporating blended learning of face-to-face activities and online learning outweighs the criticisms because teachers are catering to what students need and how they learn best.