The 4 Most Important
Blended Learning Models

Flipped Classroom

Highlights

prerecorded lectures

instructor

online repository

in-class exercises, projects, discussions

Value

students

inquiry

apply knowledge

interaction in hands-on activities

instructors

opportunity to detect errors in thinking

Downsides

additional work and new skills for instructors

loss of face-to-face lectures for students

equipment fails to deliver the content

Testimonials

Clintondale High School

Softwares

Blubbr

Edynco

a

Teachem

a

Bibblio

Explain Everything

eduCanon

a

TED Ed

Mindomo

EDpuzzle

ShowMe

Educlipper

Knowmia

PixiClip

a

Educreations

Station Rotation

Highlights

instructor groups students according to academic needs

students rotate either in a lab, stations or individually

Value

students

collaboration

inquiry

project-based learning

instructors

working with students in smaller groups

no device for each student

timely and descriptive feedback

Downsides

additional training for instructors

access

support

Testimonials

ATAMS

a

FirstLine Schools

a

KIPP Empower Academy

a

Rocketship Education

a

Summit Public Schools San Jose

a

Softwares

Istation

a

Compass Learning

a

Lab Rotation

Highlights

offline learning activities in class

online learning activities in a media or computer lab

Value

students

labs are engaging

instructors

little adjustment to teacher contracts and facility design

Downsides

robust learning management system

students supervised by paraprofessionals with little training

Testimonials

Robert Randall Elementary School

Softwares

Dreambox

ST Math

a

i-Ready

a

Rosetta Stone

a

Read180

a

Flex Model

Highlights

content and instructions delivered primarily online

face-to-face support: small-group instruction, group projects, individual tutoring

Value

students

customized, fluid schedule among learning modalities

credit recovery

college credit accumulation

instructors

lower costs than alternative education

Downsides

accommodating students schedules

large spaces, breakout rooms and many devices

Testimonials

Silicon Valley Flex Academy

a

San Francisco Flex Academy

a

Softwares

LMS

Desire2Learn

a

Edgenuity

a

Agilix

a

Social learning platforms

Edomodo

a

Schoology

a