Lesson 3: Resources
In this Learning Module learners will explore 3 new ideas that can be implemented in the Blended Learning Classroom.
Resource 1: Blogging
One of the most user friendly resources to use in a "blended" or "flipped" classroom is a blog. In Lesson 1 you were presented with information about setting up your classroom blog. Now let's explore more about a blog by looking at some questions you might want to ask students in a blog posting. Just like in the classroom asking straight forward, simple-worded questions is the best practice for asking blog questions. So with that in mind think about forming blog questions in the following formats:
Many teachers in elementary schools are using blogs. Click the link below to see some examples of elementary blogs
Teachers First Blog Examples
Resource 2: Videos
Videos are a great resource to use in the "blended" or "flipped" classroom model. There are a lot of great websites that teachers can use to find videos. Some sites you might want to explore are:
If you want to create your own video remember that you can use your ipad. The ipads have a great video camera on them. If you need a storage place for all your classroom videos you might want to consider creating a teachertube account or a youtube account. View the videos below to learn more about uploading videos to Teacher Tube and Youtube Video.
Resource 1: Blogging
One of the most user friendly resources to use in a "blended" or "flipped" classroom is a blog. In Lesson 1 you were presented with information about setting up your classroom blog. Now let's explore more about a blog by looking at some questions you might want to ask students in a blog posting. Just like in the classroom asking straight forward, simple-worded questions is the best practice for asking blog questions. So with that in mind think about forming blog questions in the following formats:
- What do you think?
- Why do you think that?
- How do you know this?
- Can you tell me more?
- What questions do you still have?
Many teachers in elementary schools are using blogs. Click the link below to see some examples of elementary blogs
Teachers First Blog Examples
Resource 2: Videos
Videos are a great resource to use in the "blended" or "flipped" classroom model. There are a lot of great websites that teachers can use to find videos. Some sites you might want to explore are:
- Learn Zillion
- History Channel
- PBS
- United Streaming
- Media Cast
- Teacher Tube
- Youtube
If you want to create your own video remember that you can use your ipad. The ipads have a great video camera on them. If you need a storage place for all your classroom videos you might want to consider creating a teachertube account or a youtube account. View the videos below to learn more about uploading videos to Teacher Tube and Youtube Video.
Resource 3: Smart Notebook Page Recorder
The last resource we will discuss in this lesson is the Smart Notebook Page Recorder. Smart Notebook has a great tool that teachers can use in the "blended" or "flipped" classroom. Smart Notebook Page Recorder allows teachers to assign students a task and the students can record themselves completing the task.
Some examples of student activities you might want to use Smart Notebook Page Recorder are:
To see how easy it is to use Smart Notebook Page Recorder view the link below and video.
Smart Notebook Page Recorder
The last resource we will discuss in this lesson is the Smart Notebook Page Recorder. Smart Notebook has a great tool that teachers can use in the "blended" or "flipped" classroom. Smart Notebook Page Recorder allows teachers to assign students a task and the students can record themselves completing the task.
Some examples of student activities you might want to use Smart Notebook Page Recorder are:
- tracing letters or numbers
- sorting
- completing a math operation
To see how easy it is to use Smart Notebook Page Recorder view the link below and video.
Smart Notebook Page Recorder