The document discusses the implementation and impact of a blended learning approach in various school districts, primarily focusing on Collier County Public Schools and their use of the Angel learning management system. Key findings include high demand for online learning among students, significant teacher and student engagement with the platform, and ongoing professional development efforts to enhance teaching practices. The document also highlights the importance of technology integration in education, with plans for future training and resource sharing to improve learning outcomes.

1. Adopting A Blended Learning ApproachJohn Canuel, Vice President, blackboard global k-12 education strategyAmy hance, Instructional Technology Specialist, Collier County Public SchoolsPam willingham, Information Systems Analyst, Volusia County Schools

3. Blended Learning Models

4. Districts are Challenged to Meet Student Demand for Online LearningTotal % AgreeingStatement89%96%51%80%Strongly AgreeSomewhatAgreeSomewhatDisagreeStronglyDisagreeSource: Blackboard/Education Week Survey of Online Learning Preparedness (2010). n=1,962

5. Personalized Pacing and Outside Learning Time.Total % AgreeingStrongly AgreeSomewhatAgreeStronglyDisagreeSomewhatDisagreeStatement65%85%95%86%84%Source: Blackboard/Education Week Survey of Online Learning Preparedness (2010). n=2,001

6. What Are Students Saying?38% of students who have not taken an online courseare interested in doing so

7. 63% of students identify online learning as a must-have component in their “ultimate school”

8. Over 40% of students are currently communicating with theirteachers electronically and over 70% of students are communicating with friends and family through text, email, and IM

9. Over 70% of high school students have access to a computerand 67% have access to a cell phoneTechnology is a daily part of students’ lives and should be integrated into their school lives.

10. Amy HanceInstructional Technology Specialist Collier County Public Schools, FL

11. Collier County Public SchoolsE-Learning Management System:A Blended Learning programPowered by ANGEL Learning by BlackboardPresenters: Amy Hance, Instructional TechnologyBrett Reynolds, System Technician

12. About our District Collier County is located in Southwest Florida. It includes Naples, Immokalee and Everglades City.

13. 52 schools, 40,000 students, 77,000+ user accounts

14. In 2005, we began a 3 year retrofit program and put a mounted video projector, document camera, sound enhancement system, and interactive whiteboard in every classroom. The IssueIn 2007 3 new schools opened as a 1:1 laptop schools. 1:1 laptop schools created a paradigm shift for teachers. Students had more access to computers during the school day.Needed a tool for teachers and students that would maximize this access to technology to its fullest potential.Wanted a way to have students take more control of their own learning.What is the next step?

15. A Learning Management SystemWe wanted to find a tool that providedA process that could deliver content and resources to students with face-to-face instruction from highly qualified instructors.An opportunity to use the technology in their classrooms.Differentiated instruction for students.Engaging interaction for students.Promotion and instruction of 21st century skills.

16. The tool is ANGEL by Blackboard.The instructional method is Blended Learning.

17. Blended LearningBlended Learning provides an opportunity…For teachers to communicate with students.For students to be more in control of their own learning.To deliver more professional development. To communicate between home and school.To differentiate instruction for students.

18. Blended Learning ContinuumCollier fits in Model 5

19. The ProcessHow did we get to where we are today?

20. Pilot Phase 2007-2008Purchased licenses for all students and teachers in our 3 new schools. Laid the groundworkImported courses and users, but not auto updated.Provided Training1 day of summer in-service, hands-on training.40 minutes sessions throughout the school year.

21. Why we thought it might workNew Teachers were hired new schools hired beginning teachers, many whom have used a learning management system in college as part of their education. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)Teachers have taken continuing education at Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero and they use learning management systems!Monthly train/learn work sessionsOne new school had many teacher interns which allowed us access to teachers during the day.New teachers will try anything!

22. If you build it, they will come!

23. Why should they come?EquityCCPS philosophy is to provide equity for all students and teachers, in terms of equipment, facilities and software. Readiness of learnersWe want the program to be available when the principals and teachers decide they are ready.Professional DevelopmentCreate on-line first professional development course available in Collier.

24. Demos beginPrincipals requested demos for entire facultiesprincipals were intrigued by the new tool presented in the summer.Instructional Technology (ITS) asked to give a demonstration of the learning management system to faculty. Provided 30-40 minutes demos.Explained what an LMS is and how it works.Presented during faculty meetings, before or after school.Principals requested specific faculty groups.Wanted to share documents with faculty.Principals modeled using the management system by placing important information for teachers only in the groups.

25. Sales Pitch to schoolsIndividual meetings with Principals ITS staff met one-on-one with every principal.discussed all technology training available.Hands-on training during school day40 minutes sessions.planning periods.Added a syllabus to each course (secondary)Added events to the course calendar

26. What happened next?Teachers wanted more!Additional training requestedHands-on training, 2+ hours after contract time. Must have 5 people minimum per session.Saturday and evening sessions scheduled.Community Groups created – 400+ groups currentlySchool faculty groups

27. Media Center Book Reviews – all students at a school

28. Teachers of Gifted

29. AP summer students

30. Scholar bowl

31. Girl's BasketballCommunity Groups and emailTeachers/Students/Employees Announcement groupsAuto-imported all teachers, students, employees into specific groups (based on rights level of staff and faculty).Put announcements on the group page which shows on user’s home page.EmailUsed to notify all teachers of new professional development courses.sent copy of email to external internet email address.Keeps reminding teachers there is a learning management system.

32. We laid the groundwork.Purchased a district license – all teachers and students.

33. includes all users from SIS - principals, adult learners, administrators, data entry, etc.

34. Created an upload of all courses nightly

35. Course are exactly like they appear in our grade book.

36. Created an upload all users nightly

37. Used as a tool for administrators

38. to present content in summer Administrator’s Academy for principals and subject area coordinators.

39. Required courses for new teachers and all Kindergarten teachers

40. Full implementation in Fall of 2009Shared it with othersCreated more Staff Development courses