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Better Learning Through Better Content & Better Communications
Every day, 6,000 kids drop out of school, according to Lisa Gillis of Integrated Educational Strategies. 88% of those kids who drop out of school actually had passing grades. Still, 1/3 of the kids admitted to U.S. universities need mathematics and literacy remediation, which is a huge cost in many ways. She explains how blended learning and…
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Blended Learning Explained
“In its simplest form, it [blended learning] is the combination of face-to-face instruction and online or digital tools,” explains Lisa Gillis of Integrated Educational Strategies at the Foundation for Excellence in Education’s 2012 National Summit. It is about having individualized learning plans, as well as a personal touch of a teacher. Blended learning provides teachers with…
