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Larry Taylor

State Senator

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Larry Taylor, R-Pasadena, is the chairman of the Senate Education Committee and represents Texas Senate District 11.

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Blended learning in a 21st-century classroom

Blended learning combines the traditional classroom with online or digital resources and may incorporate a self-paced element based on students’ interests or learning level. Aside from teaching how to use technology, blended learning reduces educational costs, increases the number of subjects learned, helps students strive further in particular subjects and allows teachers greater one-on-one relationships with students.