How to Make Blended Learning More Student Centered

Students in the twenty-first century are definitely digital natives. They cannot remember a time when smartphones, e-mail, and the internet didn’t exist.

Today’s teachers are faced with the challenge of reaching students on a level that they themselves might not have always been familiar with. Preparing today’s learners for a future in our workforce means finding a way to blend teaching strategies with readily available technology tools.

Listen to the podcast below to hear more about how blended learning prepares students for success.

Benefits of a Blended Learning Classroom Environment

It’s so important to engage reluctant learners in the classroom. With the help of technology, all students can work at their own pace without being challenged to keep up with their peers. Instruction delivered through technology can be much more personalized and fit the needs of every student.

Julie Kalinowski, Istation Professional Development Special Project Lead, tells us that blended learning increases student interest and empowers them to take ownership of their learning. Holding students accountable for what they are learning has the power to keep students’ attention and motivate them to try their best.

It’s important to differentiate instruction for students with any type of blended learning model. Technology can level the playing field for students.