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Instruction with Technologies for Middle School Classrooms

Mobile device nowadays is used broadly. The users also come from various people, from adult to teenager until kids. Student from middle school belong to teenager who exactly use mobile device nowadays. Mobile device is appropriate tool for learning. Not only practical, mobile device also accusable. It consist of many applications from online dictionary, browser, searching engine, bluetooth, wi-fi, e-book, etc. which is possible for student to get information and instruction from teacher. If properly used by excellent teachers, these technologies offer new ways to motivate and fully engage middle school students for life-long learning applied across the curriculum. Using mobile device in learning process also support the paperless program to build eco-friendly lesson. It also build student creativeness. And for teacher,s the using of mobile device can efficient their time in transfer knowledge, giving and correcting task also giving personal feedback. 

Blended Learning

 

Blended Learning

Blended Learning refers to the learning that combine between learning face to face (face to face and computer-based learning (online and offline). Blended learning represents an opportunity to integrate the innovative and technological advances offered by online learning with the interaction and participation offered in the best of traditional learning. Through blended learning the learner can get learning material from gadget, computer, smart phone which is connected with internet access. Learners and teachers work together to improve the quality of learning. The main goal of blended learning is to provide an opportunity for the various characteristics of learners who wan to learn independently, sustainable, and develop lifelong, so that learning will become more effective, more efficient, and more interesting.

There are some models in this modern way of teaching. According to knewton.com there are six models of Blended Learning.

1) Face-to-Face Driver Model

This one is the most common model applied in school. The face-to-face driver approach allows students who are struggling or working above their grade level to progress at their own pace using technology in the classroom. This model is very helpful to engage English language learner who sometimes fall behind not because they are incapable of understanding a concept.

2) Rotation Model

This model is common used in elementary school. The students rotate between different stations on a fixed schedule – either working online or spending face-to-face time with the teacher. The benefit from this model is students became more active learners and often challenged themselves to work harder and learn material that had not yet been introduced in their classroom.

3) Flex Model

In this model, the teacher delivers material via online.  The teachers are still in the class room to provide on-site support as needed, while learning is primarily self-guided, as students independently learn and practice new concepts in a digital environment.  Most of the students spend most of their time in a computer lab learning online.

4) Online Lab Model

The school provide lab model for student. Student can use dedicated computer to finish their coursework. This not only allows schools to offer courses for which they have no teacher or not enough teachers, but also allows students to work at a pace and in a subject area that suits them without affecting the learning environment of other students.

5) Self-Blend Model

The self-blend model of blended learning gives students the opportunity to take classes beyond what is already offered at their school. While these individuals will attend a traditional school environment, they also can get supplement for their learning through online courses offered remotely. In order for this method of blended learning to be successful, students must be highly self-motivated. Self-blend is ideal for the student who wants to take additional Advanced Placement courses, or who has interest in a subject area that is not covered in the traditional course catalogue.

6) Online Driver Model

Different with face-to-face driver, online driver is a form of blended learning in which students work remotely and material is primarily delivered via an online platform.

Blended Learning can develop student motivation in learning independently. Now, they don’t depend only on the teacher role. Teacher in the past had a role as the only source of knowledge nowadays has a role as guidance, facilitators, motivator, and trainer.

Summary of article

Technology for developing the World

New technologies and telecommunications networks now is used in any aspect of life such as, medicine, business, agriculture, entertainment to politics, economics  and industries. Telecommunication network become famous because it have created a bridge to for information access and worldwide transparent communication among the people of the world. Everyone can enjoy access information and knowledge whenever and wherever they want. For example, people in Asia can easily access information from America without go abroad. They only use their gadget to gain a lot of information around the word.

Nowadays, technology also is used to share the education into the worldwide or we can call as Global Education Network (GBN). Global means our word which is increase and developed become a wide variety, meanwhile the technology networking is as the tool or instrument for creating global learning circumstance. GBN is used for links students and teachers in developing countries with students and teachers in industrialized countries for collaborative research, teaching and learning programs via the Internet. Using technology to share knowledge also is applicable to teach children. By using the technology, children can understand the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and multilingualism at an early age. It can be usefull for them until adult.

A significant benefit using GNB instant is that students can improve their language skills through student-to-student conversations regardless of where they live. The introduction of Peer-to-Peer video conferencing using devices students are familiar with can increase personal interaction. Peer-to-Peer video conferencing also creates the opportunity for students to build an international network of friends and contacts. A contact network can help students to develop business leads, find new job opportunities, and increase their knowledge of other countries and cultures.

There are some advantages Using Online access:

There are large choice of tutors and others with varying ages, backgrounds, and geography. Online access is flexible and convenient scheduling. User interfaces tailored for language learning & cultural exchange. Personal interactions that reach across cultures and borders for friendly fun while learning. Proper consent policy, policies to prohibit inappropriate conversations. 1-to-1 classes using secure video. Student can rate their tutor.