Blended Learning

Asma ALothaimeen :

The blended concept of learning is highly consistent with the three areas of change identified in the introduction – thinking less about delivering instruction and more about producing learning, reaching out to students through distance education technologies, and promoting a strong sense of community among learners. Indeed, the concept of blended learning may be a synthesis of these areas as the learning environment becomes more learning-centered, with emphasis on active learning through collaboration and social construction of understanding.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jekeKrz3Obw&feature=related


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:Afnan Almshaal

What is Blended Learning?
Blended learning combines online with face-to-face learning. The goal of blended learning is to provide the most efficient and effective instruction experience by combining delivery modalities.

Why use Blended Learning?
1. "Students not only learned more when online sessions were added to traditional courses, but student interaction and satisfaction improved as well." DeLacey and Leonard, Harvard Business School, 2002
2. "Providing several linked options for learners, in addition to classroom training, increased what they learned." Peter Dean (this is quoted everywhere but I haven't found the study although, experientially this is the case.)
3. Speedier performance was detected on real world tasks by those who learned through blended strategies as opposed to those that learned via e-learning along. Thomson & NETg, 2003.
4. "Adults don't just "learn" in one way. Likewise, associations should not make the mistake of providing just one way for adult learners to receive their educational content." by Judith Smith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffRUHKx2zyU&feature=related

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Kaznah subaie

ed learning is a hybrid of classroom and online learning that includes some of the conveniences of online courses without the complete loss of face-to-face contact. The present study used a causal-comparative design to examine the relationship of sense of community between traditional classroom, blended, and fully online higher education learning environments. Evidence is provided to suggest that blended courses produce a stronger sense of community among students than either traditional or fully online courses.

Keywords: Blended learning; sense of community; higher education; online learning; computer-mediated communication; faculty training Additionally, the researchers exercised no experimental control over the courses examined in the present study and cause-and-effect relationships were not confirmed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffRUHKx2zyu


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Jamela ALnowesr

learning is an important building block of the new schoolhouse that offers students both flexibility and convenience, important characteristics for working adults who decide to pursue postsecondary degrees. According to Colis and Moonen (2001), blended learning is a hybrid of traditional face-to-face and online learning so that instruction occurs both in the classroom and online, and where the online component becomes a natural extension of traditional classroom learning. Blended learning is thus a flexible approach to course design that supports the blending of different times and places for learning, offering some of the conveniences of fully online courses without the complete loss of face-to-face contact. The result is potentially a more robust educational experience than either traditional or fully online learning can offer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tlcZ5WazfQ&feature=related


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weam osman abouhimd

A blended learning approach combines face to face classroom methods with computer-mediated activities to form an integrated instructional approach. In the past, digital materials have served in a supplementary role, helping to support face to face instruction.
For example, a blended approach to a traditional, face to face course might mean that the class meets once per week instead of the usual three-session format. Learning activities that otherwise would have taken place during classroom time can be moved online.
As of now, there is no consensus on a single agree-upon definition for blended learning. The Resources page contains cites to several articles that provide definitions. In addition, the terms "blended," "hybrid," and "mixed-mode" are used interchangeably in current research literature. For the purposes of the Blended Learning Initiative at Penn State, the term "blended" is preferred



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TTjY8i4w8o

Internet safety for children

: Asma AL-Othaimeen

Internet Safety for Kids
Today the job of monitoring kids on the internet is a challenge for any parent. The internet is constantly changing and kids are moving from one website to the other. Kids today also grow up with computers and the internet is just part of their everyday lives. Internet Safety Center is dedicated to providing parents simple and easy to understand ways to protect kids online.
 And The best way to keep kids safe on the internet is talking to them. Parents should set aside time every week to talk about internet safety and ask them if someone is harassing them online. Being a parent I also request that my kids show me the website they visit and hang out on. All parents should know what websites kids visit and verify everything looks safe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS-t78Z1exQ&feature=related

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Afnan Almshaal :

While the Internet is a wonderful resource for learning, it is also rife with perils for children, ranging from inappropriate content to cyber-stalkers lurking in chat rooms.
Due to the number of questions we have received and answered on this topic, we have created this FAQ to address some of the basics of increasing the safety of your children on the Internet.

Education and supervision are essential

In our opinion, the two most under-appreciated and under-utilized techniques for ensuring "safe surfing" and "safe computing" in general are:

• Educating children to the problems and perils, so they know what to avoid and what to look out for.
• Parental supervision of a child's activities on the Internet including Web surfing, downloading, and participation in chat rooms.

No software will ever substitute for these actions. This is no different than when children first obtain a driver's license: education and supervision are the best proactive measures.
Internet perils are a serious problem for parents today, but like drinking, drugs, and other societal dangers we believe education and parental involvement are the best defenses ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H07kxemKJk&feature=player_embedded

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weam osman abouhimd

There are infinite risks when a child or teen uses the Internet. It is a network of strangers, both safe and dangerous. According to thePreda Foundation there are around 750,000 sexual predators on the Internet with the sole purpose of making contact with children. Thievery, particularly identify theft, is also a substantial risk.  Thieves too may gain access to a child or family’s personal information by gaining the trust of the child throughfaux relationships or persuasive behavior. Additionally there is an endless amount of violent and sexually explicit sites that are inappropriate for any child or teen to visit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpidOrOkXQw&feature=related

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: Kaznah subaie

The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. Kids who are old enough to punch in a few letters on the keyboard can literally access the world.

But that access can also pose hazards. For example, an 8-year-old might do an online search for "Lego." But with just one missed keystroke, the word "Legs" is entered instead, and the child may be directed to a slew of websites with a focus on legs — some of which may contain pornographic material.

That's why it's important to be aware of what your kids see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves online.

Just like any safety issue, it's wise to talk with your kids about your concerns, take advantage of resources to protect them, and keep a close eye on their activities.

youtube safety in internet and children :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oui0IcNpvmQ



Jamela ALnowesr:

A federal law, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), was created to help protect kids online. It's designed to keep anyone from obtaining a child's personal information without a parent knowing about it and agreeing to it first.

COPPA requires websites to explain their privacy policies on the site and get parental consent before collecting or using a child's personal information, such as a name, address, phone number, or Social Security number. The law also prohibits a site from requiring a child to provide more personal information than necessary to play a game or participate in a contest.

But even with this law, your kids' best online protection is you. By talking to them about potential online dangers and monitoring their computer use, you'll help them surf the Internet safely.

youtube safety in internet and children :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZHq4CQekTY&feature=related

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Education technology in early childhood

Education technology in early childhood

The use of computers and other digital
technologies continues to rise in early
childhood programs, and technology is
being used as a tool for improving program
quality in many interesting ways.
In this Exchange Trend Report the focus is
on innovative and effective uses of computers
and technology for program management,
classroom teaching, and
professional development. The results
of an online “Readers Survey” at
and innovations for classroom teaching
and eLearning are identified and
described, to provide a snapshot of the
most frequent and promising uses of
technology in early childhood education

Technology Tools for Teaching

Computers have been in early childhood
classroom since the early 1980s. As
with technology tools for program management,
the question of computers in
the early childhood classroom is not if,
but how and why we use them. To
learn more about the successful integration
of computers into the early
childhood classroom and curriculum,
visit the NAEYC Technology and
Young Children Interest Forum
(www.techandyoungchildren.org).
There you will find a wealth of
resources and Internet links related to
best educational practices for technology
use in early education, research,
and strategies for funding technology, as
well as a technology information
exchange and Internet tips.

Finaly this trailer , An example of education technology in early childhood

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOhb4n4ADbM 

Maria Montessori

Maria Montessori

"WHO SHE" 

Dr. Maria Montessori is the founder of the Montessori method of education. She started her first classroom “Casa dei Bambini” or Children’s House in 1907. Montessori method of education stresses the importance of respecting children - “Help me to help myself”. Montessori education celebrates its 100th year in 2007.

Dr. Maria Montessori discovered a brilliant and elegant solution to the challenge of meeting every child’s needs. She created, tested, and refined the through observation auto-didactic (self-teaching) materials to convey particular knowledge to children.

Maria Montessori’s writings were also being translated to different languages and schools were opening up worldwide in countries such as Japan, China and Canada. She was continually giving lectures around the world where she is always welcomed. She also continued her research and application of her principles to school aged and preschool aged children as well as infants from birth. Her research about the child’s early years is written in “Absorbent Mind” (1949). Alternatively she also took notice of the social possibilities based on the idea that “true education is an armament of peace”.

  Finaly this trailer , Explain about Montessori's Elementary 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjbpTp0K_10&feature=player_embedded