The document discusses flipped classroom and blended learning models. It defines flipped classroom as transferring work outside of class like watching lectures, and using class time for hands-on activities and practice. Blended learning combines online and in-person learning, where students may learn content both online and in class. The document describes six blended learning models: Station Rotation, Lab Rotation, Individual Rotation, Flipped Classroom, Flex, and A La Carte. These models vary in how students access online content and receive support from teachers.

1. FLIPPED
CLASSROOM
AND
BLENDED LEARNING
Yaritza Ovalle

2. What is the Flipped Classroom?
It is a pedagogical model that transfers the work of
adjusting learning processes outside the classroom and
uses the class time, together with the experience of the
document, to facilitate and enhance other processes of
acquisition and practice of knowledge within the classroom.
It is an integral approach that combines direct instruction
with constructivist methods, increasing commitment and
involvement of students with course content and improving
their conceptual understanding. It is a holistic approach
that, when implemented successfully, will support all
phases of a learning cycle. (Bloom Taxonomy)

4. Flipped Classroom Model

5. Blended Learning
The term blended learning is generally applied to the practice of
using both online and in-person learning experiences when
teaching students. In a blended-learning course, for example,
students might attend a class taught by a teacher in a traditional
classroom setting, while also independently completing online
components of the course outside of the classroom. In this case,
in-class time may be either replaced or supplemented by online
learning experiences, and students would learn about the same
topics online as they do in class—i.e., the online and in-person
learning experiences would parallel and complement one
another.

6. Blended Learning Models
1. Station Rotation
The Station Rotation model
allows students to rotate
through stations on a fixed
schedule, where at least one
of the stations is an online
learning station. This model is
most common in elementary
schools because teachers are
already familiar rotating in
“centers” or stations.

7. Blended Learning Models
2. Lab Rotation
The Lab Rotation model, like a
Station Rotation, allows
students to rotate through
stations on a fixed schedule.
However, in this case, online
learning occurs in a dedicated
computer lab. This model
allows for flexible scheduling
arrangements with teachers
and other paraprofessionals,
and enables schools to make
use of existing computer labs.

8. Blended Learning Models
3. Individual Rotation
The Individual Rotation model
allows students to rotate
through stations, but on
individual schedules set by a
teacher or software
algorithm. Unlike other
rotation models, students do
not necessarily rotate to
every station; they rotate only
to the activities scheduled on
their playlists.

9. Blended Learning Models
4. Flipped Classroom
The Flipped Classroom
model flips the traditional
relationship between
class time and
homework. Students
learn at home via online
coursework and lectures,
and teachers use class
time for teacher-guided
practice or projects. This
model enables teachers
to use class time for more
than delivering traditional
lectures.

10. Blended Learning Models
5. Flex
The Flex model lets students
move on fluid schedules
among learning activities
according to their needs.
Online learning is the
backbone of student
learning in a Flex model.
Teachers provide support
and instruction on a flexible,
as-needed basis while
students work through
course curriculum and
content. This model can give
students a high degree of
control over their learning.

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6. A La Carte
The A La Carte model enables
students to take an online
course with an online teacher
of record _in addition_ to other
face-to-face courses, which
often provides students with
more flexibility over their
schedules. A La Carte courses
can be a great option when
schools can’t provide particular
learning opportunities, such as
an Advanced Placement or
elective course, making it one
of the more popular models in
blended high schools.

12. Flipped Classroom and Blended
Learning