Compare the Differences
To help you see the differences between these two types of learning approaches, take a look at these course outlines for four different Grade 8 Science classes, which vary in their integration of technology in the classroom.
Traditional Course Outline
http://www.edquest.ca/component/content/article/36
In this Grade 8 Science course, students are evaluated using the following standard methods:
Technology has not been explicitly integrated in the learning objectives of this course.
In this Grade 8 Science course, students are evaluated using the following standard methods:
- Notes/In-Class Assignments
- Labwork
- Formal Projects & Reports
- Formal Evaluation (Exams & Quizzes)
Technology has not been explicitly integrated in the learning objectives of this course.
Web-Facilitated
https://sites.google.com/site/mathscience9site/class-outline
In this Grade 8 Science course, the course is fairly typical with students evaluated through typical means including tests, quizzes, labs and homework.
The course is web-facilitated as it has a website to provide students/parents with more information about assignments, how to complete work and links to interactive quizzes to test knowledge. Students do not converse with each other on this page.
In this Grade 8 Science course, the course is fairly typical with students evaluated through typical means including tests, quizzes, labs and homework.
The course is web-facilitated as it has a website to provide students/parents with more information about assignments, how to complete work and links to interactive quizzes to test knowledge. Students do not converse with each other on this page.
Blended
http://prezi.com/mtrrqdclbucv/8th-grade-science/
In this Blended class, students are required to use standard materials like textbooks and binders, but they are also interacting in this "21st Century Class" through web 2.0 tools such as Wikis, where they can share ideas and questions with each other and interactive studying sites like quizlet.com.
In this Blended class, students are required to use standard materials like textbooks and binders, but they are also interacting in this "21st Century Class" through web 2.0 tools such as Wikis, where they can share ideas and questions with each other and interactive studying sites like quizlet.com.
Online
https://www.virtualhighschool.com/courses/outlines/sci8.asp
This Grade 8 Science course is completely virtual.
In this course, students will interact with each other and teachers through:
All learning and interaction takes place online at the student's own pace.
This Grade 8 Science course is completely virtual.
In this course, students will interact with each other and teachers through:
- Electronic simulation activities
- Discussion boards and email
- Assessments with real-time feedback
- Interactive activities that engage both the student and teacher in subject
All learning and interaction takes place online at the student's own pace.
