1. Flipped Instruction Description

3. Blended Learning
Definition
Blended learning involves a mix of online instruction and face-to-face learning. This strategy can be employed by giving students part of their instruction as homework online and part of it in class. It differs from flipped learning because a flipped classroom involves at-home instruction and in-class practice. Blended learning can have both practice and instruction occuring at home and/or in class
Benefits

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  Gives the teacher flexibility to teach partially during homework time and partially in class.
  

Challenges

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  Students need access to technology at home unless the at-home parts are only reading and printouts.
  
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  Usually only suitable for university students who are short on time. Blended learning allows them to do some of the learning in their own time.
  

Examples

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   Used regularly for distance learning students and rural and remote students.
   
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   Used regularly at university level.
   
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   If using this method, I recommend taking a look at the flipped learning model for some ideas of how to split your distance and in-class segments efficiently.
   

44. Growth Mindsets
Definition
A growth mindset focuses on teaching students that they have the power to improve and succeed if they put their effort into it. The opposite would be students refusing to try because they don’t think they have the power in their own hands to succeed.
Teaching growth mindsets is all about modelling positive behaviors. Include growth mindset in your lesson plans by finding points in the lesson to discuss specific strategies to move toward success, strategies for studying, and positive thinking.
Benefits

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  Focuses on helping students see that they have ‘agency’ (in other words, they are capable of improving their lives)
  
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  Motivates students to improve their own lives
  

Challenges

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  Many students have many barriers to success. If you ignore those barriers and simply say ‘you can work harder’, this will make students feel disempowered. Teachers need to show students the pathways to success.
  
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  Ensure the content is actually achievable for your students.
  

Examples

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   Break down tasks into manageable chunks so that students know the steps toward success. Then, use encouragement to motivate students to put in their effort.
   
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   Celebrate success to show students that they are competent and capable.