My Blended Learning Adventure

My Blended Learning AdventureTina Maly, Technology DirectorManchester Community Schools

Technology Director at Manchester Community Schools and Technology Integration Specialist. Professional Development.

About Me

We have heard about it, but none of us have any knowledge of what to do to create that environment.Some teachers have digitized their lessons and students access the LMS in their classrooms.No teachers have incorporated Blended Learning to get students to Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Blended LearningWhat is that?

I created an online course for Professional Development.I chose Edmodo as my Learning Management System.On my journey I have learned many things:

Google Apps for Education

The ingredients for success:

My Blended Environment

Be flexible and ready to make adjustments.Course goals and objectives should guide the design.Keep it simple.Time management is key.Use a pacing guide.Collaborate with experienced blended instructors.Provide ongoing feedback and be available.Provide contact information and post office hours.Formative assessments are critical.

Important Tips for Blended Instructor

Choose an LMS that all stakeholders know.Select your standards and design your course.Find multiple resources and create accessible materials for all stakeholders.Use a rubric to guide you in your content creation.Be creative!Get feedback from all stakeholders.Create a syllabus.

Important Tips for Blended Instructor#2

Are you ready? Self assessment - online learningLog in daily, respond to posts, submit assignments on time.Use appropriate etiquette when responding to a postCheck posts on a regular basisSchedule a set time each day to log into the courseProvide feedback to the instructorAsk questions if you do not understand

Important Tips for Students

Google Apps for Education Professional Development CourseLearners assessed their skills and were directed to the modules according to their outcome score.Teachers enjoy the option of learning on their own time.Teachers like the flexibility of selecting the modules. Ongoing feedback keeps them on track.

My Blended Environment

Future Professional Development will be delivered via Blended Learning.Future high school courses will be delivered via Blended Learning.Blended Learning is the best of both worlds.Protecting your work with Creative CommonsAccessibility ready

Blended Learning Changes

Utilizing the Accessibility Options for all previously created video resources.Using Creative Commons to protect my work.Creating an online blended course for professional development.Sharing information with colleagues.Ideas Implemented

Welcome to the 21st Century Teaching and Learning!

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