If Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is the foundation upon which educators seek to unlock the power of personalized and differentiated instruction in schools, blended learning is the glue that turns these principles into practice for teachers and students in K-12 classrooms.
But blended learning isn’t just a euphemism for technology-aided classrooms, says author, educator and blended learning expert Dr. Catlin Tucker. At its core, blended learning is about ceding control and using our skills as educators to put students at the center of their academic journey.
This guide highlights three ways to support those experiences, including:
- The power of teachers as ‘Architects of Learning’
- The role of technology as a ‘support tool’
- Using blended learning to differentiate & personalize instruction
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