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Blended Learning's Impact On Student Performance And Engagement In A Middle School Language Arts Classroom, Claire Cole Oct 2020

Blended Learning's Impact On Student Performance And Engagement In A Middle School Language Arts Classroom, Claire Cole

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of this action research project was to determine if blended learning instructional practices enhance students' understanding of the content being studied and increase student engagement in a 7th grade English language arts classroom. The research questions being studied as a result of these purposes include: Is there a positive correlation between using blended learning techniques with middle school students and students' proficiency of the Iowa Core standards? Does using blended learning methods correlate to increased student engagement? Participants of the study were three sections of 7th grade language arts students from the teacher researcher's school district of rural …


Blended Learning And Return To Learn Plan, Erin Lorch Jul 2020

Blended Learning And Return To Learn Plan, Erin Lorch

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

The purpose of the school improvement project was to determine the importance of blended learning, especially in relationship with the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on schools. An extensive review of literature on blended learning is provided, along with a comprehensive Return to Learn created by a task force from Sheldon High School, a public school located in Northwest Iowa. The task force was made up of leaders and administrators collaborated virtually and created plans for the next school year incorporated blended learning. The review of literature provided current research and potential strategies to implement technology. A comprehensive definition …


Examining The Engagement And Academic Success Of Students In Blended Science Classrooms, Patrisha Rosauer-Hamski Jul 2020

Examining The Engagement And Academic Success Of Students In Blended Science Classrooms, Patrisha Rosauer-Hamski

Master's Theses & Capstone Projects

Many educators believe traditional learning environments need to be enhanced to be more engaging to students. New educational methods need to be dynamic and responsive to connect with today’s learners. One of the most popular new methods is blended learning, which combines dynamic online content with engaging face-to-face learning activities. This review of literature aims to explore the impacts this learning model has made in science classrooms. By changing the way that information is delivered to students, teachers are able to create more in-class learning opportunities for students. Students are able to practice more in the presence of their teacher, …