Blended learning is a style of education in which teachers use electronics and physical teaching. More and more schools are relying on this style of teaching, as it seems to produce much better results. 

However, in order for blended learning to be successful, the teacher needs to know how to incorporate it into the classroom. We will be discussing 5 tips that teachers can use to properly teach via blended learning. 

Use A Variety Of Tools

It is important that you incorporate electronics into your lessons. However, you shouldn’t only rely on one tool as this can become boring or predictable over time. 

To keep things fresh and exciting, try different tools and online games. For example, use powerpoints every so often and show the class videos on the lesson’s topic. If you have the equipment, VR is a great way to immerse the students in their work. 

Don’t Rely On Technology Too Much

It can be very easy to forget about face-to-face teaching during blended learning. This is because most students get noticeably excited when you turn to electronics. However, face-to-face teaching is just as important – you need to monitor the progress and understanding that your students have for the work. 

It is usually a good idea to start your lesson off by talking to the class. You could discuss the topic as a group while using a PowerPoint for even more clarity. Once you are finished with a section, show them a video that summarizes what they have just learned. At the end of the lesson, once most of the students are tired, play a game as a class that includes questions on the work. 

Make Learning Accessible For Students

Digital learning allows students to have the opportunity to access the work even after the lesson is finished. However, as a teacher, you need to store study material on a platform that can be accessed by the students. For example, if you show them a video or a PowerPoint, save the material on the cloud.

Personalize Learning Pathways For Each Student

Make sure that you use resources that have varying degrees of difficulty. This will provide a challenge for the more academically-gifted students, and you will be there to assist the weaker students.

Choose A Blended Learning Model That Works For You

There are different models of blended learning. Before you implement this style of teaching into your classroom, you need to find a model that you prefer. For example, the station rotation model involves students rotating to different technology stations around the classroom. ​​​

Try Something Outside of the Box

When we do the same things over over over again, we can get bored and disengage. Try to liven your blended learning up with something outside of the box. For instance, we just launched a social media network for educators named Pedagogue. It supports blended learning with a virtual classroom feature that allows educators to Livestream, make audio or video conference calls, share their screen, files or a virtual whiteboard, and much more. Pedagogue also gives educators the power to create, share and reuse interactive learning experiences and assessments while leveraging over 30 learning content templates.

Conclusion

Blended learning is a style of education in which teachers use electronics and face-to-face teaching. There are many ways in which you can incorporate this learning style into your classroom. You should use a variety of tools and choose a blended learning model. Make the material accessible to students after the class is finished and don’t rely too much on technology.