ABSTRACT
Blended learning offers teachers and students greater choice in how, when, and where learning happens, due in large part to the asynchronous nature of online interaction. Learning involves acquiring new knowledge, changing our understanding of the world, and developing skills based on knowledge and abilities. Research suggests that the most durable learning depends both on how content is presented and what students do with that content. Avoid the stigma of the word “quizzes” for learning activities. Instead refer to these as “self-checks” and “practice exercises” in order to help students think of these as a normal part of the learning process. A formal example of this can be found in Benjamin Bloom’s “mastery learning” method, which is designed to ensure all students achieve learning outcomes before moving on. Mastery learning delivers instruction followed immediately by a formative assessment.
