Reflection Entry 9

Spilka, R. (2002, March 20). Approximately "Real World" Learning with the Hybrid Model. Teaching with Technology Today, 8(6). Retrieved February 11, 2009, from http://www.uwsa.edu/ttt/articles/ spilka.htm

This article is about a professor who had previously taught face-to-face classes, and discovered that his students relied on him to much. He switched to using the hybrid model to teach a writing class. The students were in class, but then also met and worked outside of class in a real world environment. He found out that his students surpassed his expectations and were able to learn much more as they guided their own learning. What I liked about this article was that it shows that no matter what the age of the learner, hands on authentic learning is beneficial to most learners.