This document discusses a proposed blended learning model for schools in Ecuador to address issues with the traditional "teacher-centered" approach. It identifies problems such as learner frustration and lack of interaction/support. The proposed model incorporates both online and classroom learning using tools like WordPress/blogs for quizzes, audio, games and forums. It is based on social constructivism and having learners practice and reinforce content with teacher guidance and collaborative work. Challenges include lack of devices, student preparedness, and time demands on teachers. The model aims to make learning more active, collaborative and supported through both online and in-person environments.

1. Blended Learning for schools in Ecuador
From teacher-centred learning to student-centred learning

2. 1. Context and problem exploration
o Escuelas del milenio’ (millennium schools) are a kind of
generic technology-based infrastructure models of
schools,
o Learners are view as an empty box that needs to be fill
with knowledge
o Teachers control access to information and they direct
the learning process only by face to face lessons
o The learning process could be frustrating and
demotivating for learners

3. Access to technology is not a problem

4. 2. Issues to address
 Learners’ frustration and demotivation during the
lessons (Not collaborative work)
 Lack of learner interaction with the content of the
lessons in/outside classroom
 Lack of support by teachers for the national
examinations

5. Passive learning
Active learning

6. 3. Blended learning model: Transformative“Juntos aprendemos mejor”
• Learn
Teacher guidance
Collaborative work
Content interaction
• Practice
• Reinforcement
-Online Learning
Environment
• Apply
-Classroom
-Examinations
-Real life
Issue: Learners’ frustration and demotivation
during the lessons (Not collaborative work)
Issue: Lack of learner interaction with the
content of the lessons in/outside classroom
Issue: Lack of support by teachers for
the national examinations

7. 3. Blended learning model: Transformative
Active learning
Teacher guidance
Collaborative work
Content interaction
Online Learning
Exam support

8. 4. Educational Technologies tools
Use of Wordpress / Blogs
1) Easy to create and maintain
2) Integrate Multimedia - Embedding
online videos, presentations,
slideshows, songs into posts can be
easily done. This allows students to
understand concepts in an interactive
and engaging manner
3) Free and open source
4) Parents can have access
(without logging account)
5) Forums feature
-Scalability (can keep develop into
something better)
-Integrability (can easily incorporate
into a VlE)
-Risk (Open learning enrionment) -Password

9. 5. Example: Language Teaching
Quizzes
( Student’s progress)
Audio
Games

10. 6. Learning Theory
In the classroom: Social Constructivism
Digital content
Teacher guidance
Collaborative learning

11. - Content interaction- reinforcement
- Web-based assessment(Quizzes)
- Feedback
- Learning communities ( Forums)
7. Learning Theory
Outside the classroom:
Practice
Reinforcement
Online learning space

12. 8. Limitations
In the classroom
1.Not enough technological devices
2. Classrooms could become busy, noisy and chaotic.
3. Teachers must attempt to manage all students’
activities simultaneously
Digital whiteboard / Bring your own device (BYO)
Adequate behaviour management
Provide clear instructions

13. 9. Limitations
Outside the classroom
2. No access at home to computers and the
internet in rural areas
• Use of communities of practices
• Local libraries
• Different type of blend
1.Students are unprepared for transformation
( No skills to work independently)
• Support / Transition- Motivation

14. 10. Limitations
Use of Wordpress / Blogs
1) Time consuming for teachers: managing the learning
content both online, in-class and beyond the classroom walls,
and preparing students to work in blended modes.
Motivating and/or rewarding teachers for the innovative use of blended
learning approaches to improve student outcomes plus support from peers
and technical experts.
• Use of communities of practices/ share content

15. Thank you for
your attention
Jacqueline Espinoza