A handy list of resources for further exploration of 21st Century Learning

What is Blended Learning?

Blended Learning is a blend of face-to-face and online instruction.  Hybrid models allow educators to tailor their teaching, using technology and face-to-face learning, in a way that is not possible in the traditional classroom model. Technology often allows for better performance tools such as real-time feedback for teachers.
                         
   Successful models that utilize Blended Learning:

• Rocketship Education:  Interview w/ John Danner, CEO Rocketship 
• Carpe Diem video and official site
• School of One -- NYC middle schools
• DreamBox Learning: Case Studies; Try out a first grade interactive, online math lesson here

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What do you mean by 21st Century learning?

In addition to core subjects, students need to learn the essential skills for success in today’s world, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. Learn more about 21st Century learning and teaching at the Partnership for 21st Century Skills website.

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Online Learning:

Two of the nation’s largest providers of online curriculum for students in kindergarten through high school:
1.     k12 - http://www.k12.com/
2.     Connections Learning - http://www.connectionslearning.com/

•  Jewish Online Learning: http://digitaljlearning.org/
• The International Association for K-12 Online Learning: http://www.inacol.org/

Must-read book

 “Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns” by Clayton Christensen, Curtis Johnson, and Michael Horn.

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Articles/Research

• Wired Magazine article about Khan Academy
• “Blended learning on the rise” by Jennifer Nastu, eSchool News
• “The Rise of K-12 Blended Learning” by The Innosight Institute.
• “Elementary and secondary education remains one of the last industries relatively untouched over the past few decades by productivity increases from new technologies. Schools still operate pretty much the same way they did when our parents were students.”  --Time Magazine 
• “Keeping pace with K-12 Online Learning”: http://kpk12.com

• Pearson Foundation report: The Technology Factor: Nine Keys to Student Achievement and Cost Effectiveness
  
• Other High-Tech schools: http://educationnext.org/future-schools/
• http://rsed.org/downloads/next_generation_learning_can_we_crack_four_problems_to_unleash_quality_education_for_all.pdf
• The “Flip” Approach
• Project-based learning