Education Next – Thomas Arnett
“I’ve written in the past about how teachers can benefit from blended learning, but these benefits are much more compelling when they are described by teachers themselves. In this post, I share some insights from a recent interview with Amy Carlson, a blended-learning coach at Highline School District in Seattle. Prior to becoming a coach, Amy taught 7th- and 8th-grade English language arts and social studies for nine years and art for three years. She also taught AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and photography throughout her time teaching. In the interview, Amy explains how blended learning revolutionized her approach to teaching and empowered her to engage more deeply with her students.” These days, many parents turn to school’s social media pages for information before turning to any other resource.”(more)