E5: Blended Learning Back-to-Basics, Moving Beyond Substitution

Innovation Coaches Dianna Knox and Melissa Walley explore blended learning as a strategic blend of digital and in-person instruction. They emphasize designing with purpose (using frameworks like SAMR, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and UDL) to increase engagement, student voice, and meaningful learning. They discuss the role of feedback, reflection, and choice in blended learning. Listen in to gain practical ways to address common challenges, and learn how educators can start small, increase confidence, and continually refine their practice.