How to Bring Blended Learning Into The Classroom
Reader Disclosure Blended learning is the latest buzzword in education – and for good reason. It’s an exciting and overdue evolution in the classroom setup, bringing more flexibility in curriculum delivery, and enhancing learning outcomes. In 2020, the world abruptly transitioned to 100% online learning, unveiling a host of new opportunities within digital education. However, fully online formats were not ideal in some learning environments, especially when young learners are involved. Blended learning has emerged as a solution, integrating the best of online and traditional classroom experiences to enhance education and improve learning outcomes. So now institutions are on the hunt for the best learning management system (LMS) for blended learning. They need a solution that: Is flexible enough to cater to all different subjects and learning styles, Can support a wide range of formats, including video and audio, Simplifies the process of setting assignments, Is user-friendly for educators. Our latest updates to MemberPress have blown the door wide open for opportunities to create a blended learning environment for your institution. These new additions firmly establish MemberPress as one of the most flexible LMSs on the market. What’s more, once it’s set up it’s also incredibly straightforward for educators to use and manage. In this blog, we’ll showcase just how much you can do with MemberPress’s robust suite of tools. We’re excited for your educators to start innovating with their teaching materials to create the ideal blended learning setup. What is Blended Learning? Blended learning is a dynamic educational approach that mixes traditional classroom experiences with digital resources. With blended learning, educators have more time for meaningful interactions with students while catering to different learning paces and learning styles. Blended learning enhances knowledge retention and keeps students actively engaged by integrating the best of both worlds. Why Use Blended Learning? Aside from being innovative, blended learning is a strategic response to the diverse needs of today’s students. By combining the best aspects of in-person teaching with the flexibility of online learning, you can tailor your class materials to individual learning styles, leading to higher engagement and success rates. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of introducing blended learning: 24/7 Access To Learning Materials Students can access learning materials anytime, anywhere – perfect for accommodating different schedules and learning paces. Didn’t have time to finish the materials in class, no worries, you can catch up for homework easily! Or what about those poor night-owl students that get a bad rap for struggling in their 9am class? No need for them to fall behind – they can engage with content when they are most receptive. Optimize In-Person Time Educators can use online materials to deliver theory-based content, freeing up classroom time for more interactive, hands-on experiences. This efficient use of time leads to more dynamic and productive classroom sessions. Tailored Materials Teaching has evolved dramatically over the past 10 years. Educational institutions are taking the varying needs and learning styles of students more seriously. This is fantastic for learners, but often stressful for teachers. There’s an increasing amount of pressure on educators to cater to individual students while also making sure everyone is progressing at their appropriate pace. In this sense, in-person teaching has become a lot like plate-spinning. The digital tools in blended learning allow for more personalized education paths. Educators can easily adjust resources and assignments to fit the varying strengths and weaknesses of their students. While each student follows their own learning path, the teacher’s time is freed up to answer questions and give additional assistance where it’s most needed. This fosters a tailored educational experience that can address the needs of all learners. Keep Students Engaged Blended learning transforms the educational experience by incorporating interactive media and varied learning activities. Students engage with materials through quizzes, videos, and group projects, keeping education dynamic and interesting. This approach sustains student interest and motivation, making learning more immersive and enjoyable. Prepare Students for a Digital World Blended learning equips students with essential digital skills through routine use of technology, honing their ability to adapt to evolving work environments. This method of teaching promotes flexibility and innovation in their future careers, ensuring students are well-prepped for the technological demands of the workplace. Embrace Tomorrow Blended learning is taking the educational world by storm and is predicted to become the go-to approach in classrooms everywhere. It’s pretty safe to predict that soon, full in-person learning will be as obsolete in the classroom as chalkboards. Tech is being integrated into every part of our lives and schools and colleges are no exception. It’s high time to get on board and embrace it, and with the right tools it needn’t be daunting. In fact, once you’ve finished reading this blog, you’ll be excited to get started! Implementing blended learning means embracing a more flexible, personalized, and effective educational approach that prepares students for both academic and real-world success. Now for the fun part. We’re going to look at how you can create a blended learning environment for your educational institution. Get ready to get excited about the possibilities! Blended Learning with MemberPress When we said MemberPress was a flexible learning management system LMS, we meant it. And that has a lot to do with MemberPress’s origins as a WordPress membership site plugin. Backstory With MemberPress you can protect any page, post, course, video (you name it) on your website. Then you can make any protected content visible to only certain members or groups of members, or multiple groups of members – you set the rules. What does this mean for your educational institution? Well, it means you can easily set up any content on your WordPress site to be visible to only the people who need to see it. This granular content protection means that unlike other LMSs, you can go off piste, sharing not only course material, but any page on your site that can be helpful to your students, parents of students or your teaching staff. But content protection