COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Blended learning combines face-to-face instruction with online environments to offer maximum choice and flexibility for student learning. Learn how to design and implement blended learning in your K-12 classroom. Maximize your technology resources with various blended learning tools and models. Experience blended learning strategies first-hand, and promote active, self-directed learning for your students.

MATERIALS:

Instructor selected handouts and websites

A fully functional Google account, preferably Google Apps for Education

Blended Learning in the Grades 4-12 by Catlin Tucker, Corwin Press, 2012 (optional)

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:

Define blended learning including its benefits and its various models.
Employ techniques for building a learning community- both physical and virtual.
Adapt strategies and assess student learning in a blended learning environment.
Access digital curriculum to design and deliver blended lessons.
Implement blended learning in a variety of classroom settings.

Module

Topic/Objectives

FOUNDATIONS

Overview & Introductions

Blended Learning Toolbox (ongoing)

Blended Learning 101 – Station-Rotation experience (models)

BLinAction: Ch. 9-10

LEARNING COMMUNITY

Physical Environment

Virtual Environment

LMS Exploration

Art of Asking Questions Online (Catlin’s Ch. 4)

Develop Online Learning Community (Catlin’s Ch. 5)

ADAPT & ASSESS

Formative Assessment Station-Rotation

Flipped Learning

Catlin’s Ch. 10-11

Adaptive & Differentiated Groupings

Quizzes (Canvas or Google Forms)

Video/audio reflections

DESIGN & DELIVER

Be BOLD

Finding OERs

Lesson Design

Student-Selected Topics

PUTTING INTO PRACTICE

Implementation Plan