Blended learning is where you combine the benefits of online learning with traditional teaching. Students learn part of the information online and part of it through interactions with the teacher and fellow students. The purpose of blended learning is to increase student ownership of how they ... READ the POST
Blended Learning in the Science Classroom
Why do Blended Learning?Blended Learning is a great way to incorporate different modes of learning so that you can reach more students and help them understand in the method that works best for them. It helps students learn about the topic through guided inquiry, group collaboration, and ... READ the POST
The Purpose of School
I have a confession, I am a science teacher that does not care if my students learn science. I began my teaching career over 16 years ago, before they had standards. I had set topics that I had to teach but more freedom on how to teach them. My students learned through inquiry and ... READ the POST
Guided Inquiry with Thinglink Examples
Twenty-first-century learning is about helping students become life-long learners. Students need to be able to gather information on their own. This is a skill that needs to be taught. One way I do this is by having students do a guided inquiry using the site thinglink.com. With ... READ the POST