The effects of blended learning on K-12th grade students

Blended learning is used to incorporate technology into the classroom and to aid in instruction. This literature review examines the effects of blended learning on student engagement, student achievement, and student perception in K-12th grade classrooms. Twenty-five peer-reviewed studies published between 2008 and 2016 were selected for analysis in this review. The reviewed research indicates that student engagement, student achievement, and positive student perceptions of learning increased when blended learning was used. Students also developed additional skills through the use of blended learning, such as the ability to self-pace and self-direct. Future research into implementing blended learning in K-12 classrooms was recommended. This open access graduate research paper is available at UNI ScholarWorks: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/116 The Effects of Blended Learning on K-12th Grade Students A Graduate Review Submitted to the Division of Instructional Technology Department of Curriculum and Instruction In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA by Laura Hesse June, 2017 Running head: EFFECTS OF BLENDED LEARNING 2 This Review by: Laura Hesse Titled: The Effects of Blended Learning on K-12th Grade Students has been approved as meeting the research requirement for the Degree of Master of Arts. _______________ ______________________________________ Date Approved Graduate Faculty Reader _______________ _______________________________________ Date Approved Graduate Faculty Reader _______________ _______________________________________ Date Approved Head, Department of Curriculum and Instruction Running head: EFFECTS OF BLENDED LEARNING 3