What is Blended Learning?
 

Blended Learning (the "flipped classroom") is a formal education program in which a student, while attending a "brick-and-mortar" school structure, learns in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of control over individual learning style.


(video primer on blended learning: 5 minutes)

In physical education, students experience a balanced academic curriculum of lifelong fitness skills completing online lessons, assignments, and assessments outside class leaving more time for physical activity during class. The PE class becomes the "lab" where fitness concepts learned online can be put into practice.
 
In health education, blended learning enables teachers to bring Healthy Behaviors Outcomes (HBOs) to life through role-playing, project based learning (PBL), small group discussions, guest lecturers, and other engaging in-classroom activities.

Teachers who use blended learning report:

Technology

The ability to use technology without having to teach technology.

Learning

Students have more control over the way they like to learn. Self-paced, individualized learning.

Improved Outcomes

Students are more likely to achieve Student Learning and Healthy Behavior Objectives.

Data Analytics

Measured learning: the use of data analytics for teacher evaluation artifacts.

Time Management

More effective use of classroom time with skills-based education, flipped classroom.

Student Engagement

Relevant and enjoyable learning experiences that are more self-directed.

Ditch the Textbook

Replaces the need to buy textbooks which can be expensive and become dated.

Cross Curricular

Interdisciplinary education with mathematics, language arts, social studies, and science.

Teacher Prep

Less time spent on creating, copying, distributing, and grading assignments.