Literature Review Discussion 4 (5315)

The focus of my action research plan is to implement blended learning into school districts located in low-income areas. My research question is “How does blended learning in 3rd grade reading classrooms impact student learning and achievement?”

To address this question, I will conduct a research study and look over different resources in order to obtain my goal in implementing blended learning into the current curriculum. These are just a few sources to get started. I feel like these resources are very important and gives valid points and examples on how and why blended learning will better help the students I come in contact with in the 3rd grade.

I’ve looked over some of my colleagues Lit Review and it seems to me that majority of them have already had the opportunity to have blended learning in their classrooms and have moved on to getting their students to start using Eportfolios and then the rest of us are just getting started with blended learning and ways to continue to help; our students learn.

Annotated Bibliography

Blog | Carnegie Learning. 2018. How to Effectively Implement Blended Learning. [online] Available at: <https://www.carnegielearning.com/blog/how-to-implement-blended-learning/> [Accessed 5 July 2022].

Focuses on how to make blended learning more effective simplifying new learning approaches. More so having a solid learning plan that will help engage students.

Harapnuik, D., 2018. COVA APPROACH. [online] Youtu.be. Available at: <https://youtu.be/-Ft__0LE3qQ> [Accessed 6 July 2022].

This video forces on Dr. H expressing and explaining a more effective way for learners to learn through the COVA approach which will help the learner be more engaged through choice, ownership, and voice.

Woodlley-Wilson, J., 2012. Blending technology and classroom learning. [online] Youtu.be. Available at: <https://youtu.be/o0TbaHimigw> [Accessed 8 July 2022].

This video focuses on changing education in a positive way through implementing blended learning into the classroom. With the help of blended learning through technology students can keep track and stay on track.

Ace.nd.edu. 2022. How to Implement Blended Learning in an Elementary Reading Classroom | Alliance for Catholic Education. [online] Available at: <https://ace.nd.edu/blog/how-implement-blended-learning-elementary-reading-classroom> [Accessed 7 July 2022].

Focuses on how to implement blended learning into an elementary reading classroom through station rotation. Things that will keep the learners eager and ready to learn. Keeping them in rotation helps keep them from losing focus and getting bored.

Valamis. 2022. Blended Learning: Models, Benefits, Examples, Best Practices. [online] Available at: <https://www.valamis.com/hub/blended-learning#blended-learning-models> [Accessed 8 July 2022].

This article focuses on the importance of blended learning, how it is implemented through certain practices, steps to focus on and how to improve blended learning through different blended learning models.