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Building Your Blended Classroom
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Andrew SteinmanEducational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD
•Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD •MSU Graduate (x2) •Amateur Cat Trainer
About Andrew Steinman
[email protected]@steinman
Goals for Today
Define “Blended Learning” !
Understand 3 Common Models of Blended Learning
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Understand Aspects of Blended Learning and Explore Supporting Tools
How do you define blended learning?
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“…combining online resources and technology with face-to-face
instruction by a licensed teacher.”
Blended Learning Definition
From an NEA Policy Brief on Blended Learning
http://j.mp/1mL77aY
Common Models
Benefits • Equal access to technology • Online activities completed in class • Synchronous communication/collaboration
Challenges • Access to school devices • Limited time to access online activities
Online in the Classroom
Online Outside the ClassroomBenefits
• Student-paced progression through online activities • Extend learning outside of the classroom • Communication/collaboration outside of the classroom
Challenges • Unequal access to technology • Homework
Flexible ScheduleBenefits
• Supports Any Time, Any Place, Any Way, Any Pace • Flexible learning options for students • Still provides opportunities for face-to-face learning
Challenges • Location for learning • Homework
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Which model of blended learning is for you?
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A teacher in an effective blended learning environment would: • Use modern information, communication, and learning tools • Promote online dialogue to deepen the learning experience • Use adaptive technologies to meet individual needs • Assist students with speech impairments, e.g., computers that speak
through speech synthesis, and text-messaging-equipped mobile phones
• Use effective written communication • Collaborate with students online to further student participation • Understand how the content management system (such as the
“Cloud”) works and how they can help facilitate the learning
Aspects of Blended Learning
From an NEA Policy Brief on Blended Learning
http://j.mp/1mL77aY
Use Modern Tools
Promote Online Dialogue
Use Adaptive Technologies
Assist Students with Impairments
Use Effective Communication
Collaborate with Students Online
Understand How the CMS Works
Google Drive, Lynda, and Edify Sessions Today!
Exploration Time
Explore one tool you would be interested in using with students
So Now What?
What will you take back to your school after this session and how
will it be used to improve the education of all students in your
school?
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Questions?
Andrew Steinman Educational Technology Consultant at the Kent ISD [email protected] ! @steinman
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