My favorite parts of the blended learning environment are
many. It truly is a model that works well and creates an engaging environment
where students feel challenged on their own levels and gives an educator
significant amount of time to make a difference with students who have
individual needs.
One of the other great things about blended learning is it
gives me the opportunity to add value to my courses. I don’t have to just stick
to the curriculum anymore because the curriculum is only a small piece of the
puzzle.
While my courses are specifically designed to teach a specific
job related or life related skill I have the added benefit of an environment
where I can teach job related skills also known to us as soft skills. Soft
skills are the essential skills employers are looking for from a candidate such
as punctuality, work ethic, eye contact and the ability to shake a hand,
introduce yourself and dress properly.
It also gives me an opportunity to teach students about their
personal brand strategies. Every year 34% of candidates according to Forbes do
not get hired because of information found on their social media page. It
saddens me to see such a controllable number as a wall to employment.
This is a fantastic article and an eye opener and can be
found below.
Students can and will benefit from the lessons I teach
because they aren’t just about a specific subject areas. They are all related to
their ability to be successful in a highly competitive working environment.
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