Introduction to 
Blended Learning! 

Blended learning is a mixed of face-to-face learning and online learning.  For half of this unit we will be learning together in class, but the other half you will be doing here, on this site, in the computer lab.  Your job as an online learner will be to make sure you are completing each activity on time and taking charge of the learning you are doing.  You will be responsible for working your way through all the weeks and completing the activities assigned.  You will also be required to keep a blog and post written entries each week.  Your blog page can be found by clicking the tab titled "Colonist Blogs."  At the end of each week there will be a short quiz to test your knowledge.  

Let's Get Started 

Watch the screencast to help you become familiar with the course and how it is laid out. Click the play button on the video below to get started. 

Online Course Communication

Student/Teacher:

• Since our unit is a blended learning style, students will receive written feedback on their blogs each week as well as verbal feedback in class. 
• At the end of the online unit, groups will conference with teacher before beginning their final projects. 

Student/Student: 

• Students will receive feedback from their peers on their blogs in the form of comments each week. 
• Students will be working together as a team at the end of the course to complete a final project. 

Student/Parent: 

• Filling out daily planner each day with what needs to be completed that day and week. 
• Parents will also be able to comment on their child's blog posts.