tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268935796698669425.post6609297017037215377..comments2023-09-03T01:54:44.560-07:00Comments on Emily MacLean - MEd. : Distance Education: Does it have a place in schools? testhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03383843116775411193noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268935796698669425.post-79072270909753366092016-01-19T00:39:17.922-08:002016-01-19T00:39:17.922-08:00So far it's been a lot of fun. We are only in...So far it's been a lot of fun. We are only into Week 2 of our professional development trial. One of the benefits is that we are able to engage into deeper discussions, rather just 'covering content'. With participants already having a good idea of the content, they are able to get clarification of the content they aren't so sure of. As teachers, we are all busy with meetings and other obligations so it also provides teachers the ability to learn and engage with each other when the time fits for them. We are a group of school (4) so we are also able to accommodate the learning needs of everyone even when we can't physically be at the different campuses. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6268935796698669425.post-31304229713637548992016-01-18T01:16:40.539-08:002016-01-18T01:16:40.539-08:00Hi Ms. MacLean,
'Flipped classroom learning or...Hi Ms. MacLean,<br />'Flipped classroom learning or blended learning environments allows students to learn content at home while using class time to explore problems and answer questions, taking the learning deeper. It uses a combination of online learning and in-person experiences'.<br />I agree that a Flipped Learning Model (FLM) provides a place for Distance Education. I recently used a FLM as part of a Grade 6 English unit. It engaged the students, developed 21st Century skills and provided students with a variety of learning tasks and assessments. This could very well continue to be the pedagogical approach for classrooms, and maybe more so, with continuing introduction and implementation of BYOD. What have been the benefits of the current trial used for professional development?Starjesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822511801173213180noreply@blogger.com