SESSION GUIDE ON BLENDED LEARNING

Session Title: BLENDED LEARNING

Participants Male: _____ Female: _____

Duration of the Session Two(2) hours
I. Objectives At the end of the session, the participants should be able to:
1. Define blended learning;
2. Recognize the importance and benefits of using blended learning approach.
3. Enumerate the types/models of blended learning approach.
4. Role play a classroom scenario where blended learning approach is used.
5. Prepare an advocacy plan to ensure continuous utilization of the blended learning
approach.

Expected Output Presentation of a situation/activity (for the teacher –participants) and advocacy plan (for the non –
teaching participants) using blended learning
Key Understanding 1. Blended Learning is a mixture of different learning methods brought together to meet the
learning objectives.
2. Blended learning is a student-centered approach that integrates face-to-face learning with
other learning environments.
3. There are different options/types of blended learning
Face-to-face Online Lab
Rotation Self-blend
Flex Online Driver
4. There are key Components and several tools used in Blended Learning

5. Blended learning (a) BL offers flexible learning methods; (b) promotes self-paced learning;
(c) skills -driven and attitude driven (d) provides immediate feedback (e)reduces paper works.
 6. The three most common benefits in using blended learning are: (a) increase learning
effectiveness;
(b) increment convenience and access and (c) enhance cost effectiveness.

References Singh, Harvey. Building Effective Blended Learning Programs, November - December 2003 Issue,
Educational Technology, Volume 43, Number 6, Pages 51-54.

Saliba, G., Rankine, L., & Cortez,H.(2013).Fundamentals of Blended Learning. Sydney:

Blended Learning Team, Learning and Teaching Unit UWS. Monaco, M., & Mar6n, M. (2007).
The Millenial Student: New Generation of Learners. Athletic Training Education Journal, 2,
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Millennial-Learners-Demand-It

IV. SESSION GUIDE

MATERIALS/ TIME /
OBJECTIVES KEY LEARNING POINTS METHODOLOGY/ ACTIVITY
SLIDE NO. DURATION
Priming: Know Me
Say... Real objects
Description of a digital native will Using your previous available
help participants address the issue groupings...
of generation gap among learners 1. Describe a digital native
and mentors in which blended through simulation of their 5 mins.
learning is significant as an usual activities. You will be given
instructional approach. three (3)minutes to prepare.
2. Present the output for two
(2) minutes.

Do 10 mins.
 *Process the output of the
Group using the following
questions:
 What are the peculiar
qualities of a digital
native?
 What is your role as
teachers of these
digital natives? 25 – 30 pcs.
Say... metacards, 5
It is imperative that teachers pcs masking
know the qualities, interests, tape, 5 pairs
attitude, and activities of the of scissors
digital native learners for them
to adapt and relate to their
experiences to become effective
mentors.

Do
*Present the objectives of the
session. 8 mins.

1. Define blended learning. Blended Learning is a mixture of Say...

different learning methods brought
together to meet the learning
objectives. It is an approach to
course design that brings together
the best of both face-to-face
and online strategies.
For us to attain the objectives
let’s do the following activity.
This is entitled “Now You Get
Me!”
Do Sticky notes

Blended Learning With Class Works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=xB7WSW8UL2w
*Present the slide decks of the
following:
Activity: Now You Get Me!
Instructions:
1. Watch the video clip, then
define “Blended Learning” 5 mins
based on what you have
understood from the
material.
2. Write only the key words on
the metacards.
3. Post your answers on the
Board.
Say...
The video clip is good for 4
minutes so each of you will be
given one (1) minute only to
write your ideas on the 2 mins.
metacards and post them on
the board.
Do
Ask the following questions:
Analysis:
1. What is common among your
answers?
2. How do we cluster them?
3. How can you relate the
teaching- learning situations
being posed in the video in

2. Recognize the 10 Benefits of Blended Learning
importance and benefits
of blended learning;
1. More effective use of
classroom time
2. Easier differentiation
3. More active students
4. More creativity for students
5. Better prepared students
6. Teaching 21st century skills
7. Less paper works
8. All teaching resources in one
place
9. Lower costs
10. Better informed parents
your classroom/school
environment?
Do
Assess the answers of the
participants. Make sure that the
clustering of answers is correct Slide
e.g. venue of learning, strategy presentation,
(model) used by the teacher, 1 set DLP, 1
tools/equipment used. If set overhead
answers are misplaced put them projector,
on the corresponding cluster or 2 units
category. microphone
Abstraction:
Say...
To validate, confirm your
answers and for additional inputs 40 mins.
let me present you the following
slides. While I am presenting, I
will be raising some questions
for clarification purposes. You
may also add something which
you think related and vital in the
discussion.
Do
*Present the slide decks in an
interactive manner.
Validate the answers of the
participants by affirming them
using the inputs/lecture.
 10 benefits of blended learning
More effective use of classroom time

1 Blended learning enables teachers to make better use of the

limited time they have with their students. By moving some
traditional classroom activities into the online world, you end up
spending less time talking in front of the class and more time working with
individual students.

Easier differentiation
2 With more time to work with individual students in class, teachers find
they can better differentiate their teaching to suit individual needs,
answering student questions and giving individual feedback.
Many online resources also differentiate automatically:
math exercises can be set to get progressively harder the more
answers a student gets right, for example

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10 benefits of blended learning

More creativity for
More active students

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students

3 Blended models such as the flipped

classroom use online videos and
resources to prepare students before
they come to class. This way, the
students have
There are thousands of online
resources that enable
students to create videos,
animations, podcasts
and new media. This gives your
already learned the theory and can students new ways
use the to engage with the work and
classroom time to put that theory into express what they have learned.
practice. Stronger students can also do extra
In this model, the classroom teacher work online to show their
takes the knowledge and understanding of a
role of guide and mentor. subject without taking up
your valuable class time.

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10 benefits of blended learning

Better prepared
students

5 When the online work is done to

prepare students in advance (in the
flipped
classroom model, for example),
Teaching 21st century
skills
Today’s students need
students arrive

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in class better prepared. This often to learn how to work, study and
means they collaborate online. They also need
are more engaged in the topic from to develop the critical-thinking
the start. and creative skills demanded
by modern employers. Blended
learning helps you teach these
skills by encouraging your
students to work, share and
collaborate online.

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10 benefits of blended learning

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Less paperw ork
Many teachers’ desks and briefcases are full of student papers that need to be marked
and returned. The grades and feedback also need to be logged in the students gradebook or report card.
Online learning platforms digitize many assignments, so your marking can be done online (from
school or at home).

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All your teaching resources in one place
Online resources can be accessed from
any internet-connected computer. This
means you only have to upload a video,
website link, newspaper article or other
resource once. You and your students - as
well as other teachers - will then be able to
access it from their computers at home or
internet-enabled computers in the PC lab.

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 10 benefits of blended learning
Low er costs
Although setting up the IT

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required to teach blended
learning may require
some initial
Better informed
investment, many parents
schools and colleges As most students do online

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report work at home,
reduced long-term costs this increases the opportunities
due to reduce for their parents to take part
expenditure on and help out.
textbooks, paper and As a result,
photocopying students get increased support
from parents, and
the parents feel a closer
connection to
their children’s school work.

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Types/ Models of Blended Learning:

Face to Face Driver

Rotation, Flex, Online Lab
Self-blend, Online Driver

3.Enumerate the 6 Types/Models of Blended Learning

types/models Face to Face Driver

Rotation
of blended learning Flex
Online Lab
approach. Self-blend
Online Driver

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Face to face Driver

The face to face “ model , in which a teacher in a
traditional classroom instructional setting employs online
learning for remediation or supplemental instruction

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 “Rotation” Blended Model

The “Rotation” model ,

in which students move
back and forth
between online and
classroom instruction

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“Flex” Blended Model

“Flex” Blended Model

“Flex: a model, in which the

curriculum is delivered primarily
through online platform, with
teachers providing onsite support

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“Online Lab” Blended Model

The “online lab” a model , wherein an

online course is delivered in a
physical classroom or computer lab

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“Self-Blend” Blended Model

“Self-blend , a model in which

students choose on their own which
courses they take online to
supplement their schools’ offerings.

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 “Online Driver Model” *After the slide decks
presentation
The “online driver model, where the
courses are primarily online and
physical facilities are used only for
extracurricular activities, required
check-ins , or similar functions
Say...
Now that cob webs are reduced
if not totally eradicated, I will be
asking you to do the following
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activity. This activity will be
accomplished in accordance to
your role as teachers and school
managers. So I will divide you
into two (2) groups. The first
group which is the teacher-
participants will be subdivided
4. Present a situation/ again into three (3) groups,
activity using while the school heads will be
Blended Learning subdivided into two (2) groups.
You are free to name your
Presenting a classroom scenario groups.
gives the teachers an opportunity to Do
5. Prepare an advocacy reflect on what they usually do in *Present the slide decks of the
plan for blended the classroom. This is also an avenue following:
learning. for the improvement of their skills. Application: Take Me Home!
Instructions:
An advocacy plan is a sustainable 1. Divide the groups into
approach which is essential for the Teacher – participants 30 mins.
teaching – learning process. (Group A)
and School Heads (Group B)
2.Then, in groups of five for
group A, present a situation/
activity using blended
learning approach.
 For group B, prepare an
advocacy plan on the
continuous utilization of
blended learning approach.
The planning of tasks A and B
will be simultaneously done
for fifteen (15) minutes.
3. For group A, during the
presentation, Group 1 will be
critiqued by group 2, group 2
will be critiqued by group 3,
group 3 will be critiqued by
group 1.
4. Comments and suggestions
will be presented in front for
further discussion.
5. For group B, post your
advocacy plan on the wall
designated to you, then be
ready to promote your output
during the gallery walk.
Choose your endorser in your
group
Only the endorser will
remain in the area to promote 10 mins.
the advocacy plan. Each will
be given a maximum of two
(2) minutes to do this.
The rest of the participants
both teachers and school
heads will visit the gallery.
 Each, will be given sticky note
wherein comments can be
written and posted on the
designated posts. Each group
visitors should stay only in the
gallery for two (2)minutes.
Do
*Explain the criteria for the
presentation of the
scenario.(Group A task)
Criteria:
Delivery ...................... 30
Content/Relevance..... 30
Applicability................ 40
100%
Say...
You may now start the tasks
given you. Just feel free to share
your ideas with your group
members. In case you have
queries just approach me for
clarification purposes.

Do
Monitor the process by roaming
around each group. Be ready to
provide technical assistance
whenever necessary.

*After the gallery walk...

Say...
Your outputs manifested your
brilliant and innovative ideas. I
am glad that you are willing and
ready to implement your
advocacies and approaches back
to your own schools and
divisions.

To end the session, let me share

you the following quotations...
Closure:
Do
*Flash the quotation for the 5 mins.
participants to ponder upon.

When in the midst of anxiety as the result of

exhaustion, you suddenly think of quitting, just
remember that somebody greater than you, will be
created to become a multitude of greatness and
glory.

**Nedia E. Lagustan

#parasabata
#parasabayan

Flordelita G. Male
EPS,CLMD
flordelita.male@deped.gov.ph

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