The Butler Tech Blended Learning Plan: A Model for Supporting Teacher

DevelopmentVSS iNacol 2010

Presenters: Megan Reed, Erin Schilling, Shannon Duff

Butler Technology and Career Development Schools

• Career – Technical School for Secondary and Adult Students

• 3 Main Campuses• 4 Options Academies • Online High School• 10 Associate School Districts• 30,000 adult and secondary students in 2009• Academics and Career Tech on campus• Utilize the ANGEL LMS

Blended Learning Training

• Level 1: Introduction to Teaching in a Blended Environment

• Level 2: Venturing Into Teaching in a Blended Environment

• Level 3: Blended Learning: Full Implementation

Level 1 Training Goals

• Participants will:– be able to define blended learning.– identify the different blended learning configurations.– learn how to effectively integrate technology into lessons– show basic understanding of using ANGEL.

Level 1 Training Overview

• Virtual Tour

Level 2 Training Goals

• Participants will: – create online lessons.– teach a unit in a blended setting.– work with a mentor to plan for full implementation.

Level 2 Training Overview

• Teach a unit in a blended setting.• Work with a mentor to plan for full implementation

Level 3 Training Goals

• Participants will:– implement blended learning into a course they teach.– work with a cohort group while implementing blended

learning for support.

Level 3 Training Overview

• Full Implementation• Mentor• Ongoing PD

Blended Example: Online PE

• In Person Pre and Post Fitness Assessment

• Trifit Polar Software

• Individualized Work Out Plan

• 220 Minutes Per Week

• New Additions: Wii Fit, Wii Biggest Loser, Just Dance

Blended in Action - OAA• Creative arts-focused alternative career technical

high school with 116 students from 14 different area high schools

• “Blowing up the schedule”• Weekly Advisory• Online learning objects for arts courses• Incorporating academic support in school day

through tutors, supports from academic teachers and anywhere else we can find it

• Long term goal: move to blended project-based work in the arts that incorporates the academic content

• OAA Video

Q&A Time

What are your questions?

Contact Information

• Shannon Duff, Online PE Instructor– duffs@butlertech.org

• Megan Reed, Curriculum Specialist – reedm@butlertech.org– Twitter: FCSOnline

• Erin Schilling, OAA Supervisor– schillinge@butlertech.org