<b>Navigate the transition to blended learning with this practical field guide</b><p><i>Blended</i> is the practical field guide for implementing blended learning techniques in K-12 classrooms. A follow-up to the bestseller <i>Disrupting Class </i>by Clayton M. Christensen, Michael Horn, and Curtis Johnson, this hands-on guide expands upon the blended learning ideas presented in that book to provide practical implementation guidance for educators seeking to incorporate online learning with traditional classroom time. Readers will find a step-by-step framework upon which to build a more student-centered system, along with essential advice that provides the expertise necessary to build the next generation of K-12 learning environments. Leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders will gain valuable insight into the process of using online learning to the greatest benefit of students, while avoiding missteps and potential pitfalls.<p>If online learning has not already rocked your local school, it will soon. Blended learning is one of the hottest trends in education right now, and educators are clamoring for "how-to" guidance. <i>Blended</i> answers the call by providing detailed information about the strategy, design, and implementation of a successful blended learning program.<ul><li>Discover a useful framework for implementing blended learning</li><li>Unlock the benefits and mitigate the risks of online learning</li><li>Find answers to the most commonly asked questions surrounding blended learning</li><li>Create a more student-centered system that functions as a positive force across grade levels</li></ul><p>Educators who loved the ideas presented in <i>Disrupting Class</i> now have a field guide to making it work in a real-world school, with expert advice for making the transition smoother for students, parents, and teachers alike. For educational leaders seeking more student-centered schools, <i>Blended</i> provides the definitive roadmap.