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Blended Learning: Practical Strategies for the Classroom
This document provides an overview of strategies for transforming a classroom into a blended learning environment. It discusses various tools and approaches for getting to know students, facilitating discussions, exploring concepts, assessment, and reflection. Specific strategies are organized into phases from newbie to veteran levels and address establishing norms, building community, engaging students, managing activities, and student presentation of learning. The goal is to personalize learning and allow for thoughtful reflection through a combination of online and in-person learning experiences.
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- 1. © 2016 BoiseState University 1 Kerry Rice, Ed. D. Professor and Fulbright Scholar Department of Educational Technology Boise State University INACOL October, 2016 #iNACOL16
- 2. © 2016 BoiseState University 2 About me… K-12 Online Teaching Endorsement
- 3. © 2016 BoiseState University 3 Introductions Background Stations Share Hello! Blended 0 0 0
- 4. © 2016 BoiseState University 4 https://answergarden.ch/363514
- 5. © 2016 BoiseState University 5 Blended Learning “Blended Learning combines online delivery of educational content with the best features of classroom interaction and live instruction to personalize learning, allow thoughtful reflection, and differentiate instruction from student to student across a diverse group of learners.” (iNACOL)
- 6. © 2016 BoiseState University 6 “a formal education program in which a student learns: • at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, pace, place, and/or path; • at least in part in a supervised brick-and- mortar location away from home; • and the modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience.” Blended Learning
- 7. © 2016 BoiseState University 7 What Blended Learning is Not… • A class website with links to homework, practice quizzes, or other resources that supplement your instruction. • Students’ use of instructional software during class time or even after school for remediation. • WebQuests, Scavenger Hunts or other Internet-based activities incorporated into your normal classroom curriculum. • After school chats using a Web-based chat tool • Recorded tutorials for struggling students
- 8. © 2016 BoiseState University 8 Transformative Teaching and Learning Targeted Instruction Time Learning Constant Constant Variable From this… Targeted Instruction Time Learning Variable Variable Constant To the ideal… Fullan, 2009
- 9. © 2016 BoiseState University 9 Blended Learning Models
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- 14. © 2016 BoiseState University 14 Newbie to Veteran Journey…
- 15. © 2016 BoiseState University 15 Explore Mathematical Terms Blending Rank Supports Example Tools Newbie 3-5 classroom computers or personal device Vocabulary practice using teacher created resources Flippety Net Flash Card Machine Explorer 3-5 classroom computers or personal device accessible at home Use thinking notes to define and categorize terms independently Padlet Primary Pad Veteran Personal device Group consensus building online discussion. Groups share their findings with the whole class ProBoards Google Docs Padlet
- 16. © 2016 BoiseState University 16 Build Background Knowledge Blending Rank Supports Example Tools Newbie 3-5 classroom computers or personal device Whole class brainstorming Bubbl.us Tricider Explorer 3-5 classroom computers or personal device accessible at home Read introductory text and reflect Edublog Thinglink Tackk Veteran Personal device Independently reflect after viewing an online example presented by the teacher. Share and respond to others. Vocaroo Voicethread ProBoards
- 17. © 2016 BoiseState University 17 Phased Approach to Strategy Development Blending Tech Uses Classroom Supports Example Tools NEWBIE Lecture Capture (for remediation or absent students) Central LMS, CMS or class website Record class lectures using a lecture capture tool. Upload to a central location for access when needed. LMS, CMS or Website for hosting;
- 18. © 2016 BoiseState University 18 Phased Approach to Strategy Development Blending Tech Uses Classroom Supports Example Tools EXPLORER Online discussions Computers, open access, bandwidth, microphone or headset Practice language skills with others from the country of origin. LMS, CMS, Voicethread, Skype, My Language Exchange
- 19. © 2016 BoiseState University 19 Phased Approach to Strategy Development Blending Tech Uses Classroom Supports Example Tools VETERAN Online discussions and Media Creation Computer access (one-to-one, after school labs, laptop Checkout, BYOD), microphone, Webcam Teacher created videos explaining a complex concept using examples and materials from everyday life with a reflective discussion prompt. Followed by hands-on in class activity or student- led presentation. SnagIt, Jing, Camstudio, Camtasia, Screencast-O- Matic,
- 20. © 2016 BoiseState University 20 Start Here… http://bit.ly/blendedclassroom Today’s Meet board: http://today.io/1jv5b
- 21. © 2016 BoiseState University 21 INSPIRATION
- 22. © 2016 BoiseState University 22 Before Class Starts • Course and Syllabus Scavenger Hunt Scavenger Hunt Creator, Google Forms) • Weekly Agenda Checklist (Checkli, Gliffy, Cacoo) • Take Safety Seriously (SafeKids, NetSmartz, Digital Citizenship) • Make “Appropriate Use” Explicit (Netiquette, Creative Commons, Anti- Plagiarism, Dupli Checker)
- 23. © 2016 BoiseState University 23 Getting to Know You • Personal Advertisement (Glogster, easel.ly, Google Slides, Blabberize) • Movie Trailer (YouTube, EZVID windows only, iMovie, ) • My Music Video (Animoto) •
- 24. © 2016 BoiseState University 24 Getting to Know You • A Few Words About Me (Wordle, Tagxedo) • Self-Portrait (Clker, Picassohead) • Share Your Superhero Powers (Voicethread) • Introduce Yourself (Powtoons, Voki)
- 25. © 2016 BoiseState University 25 Getting to Know You • Photo Roster – Collect photos and bios and place them in one location. (Padlet, Google docs, Moodle Glossary)
- 26. © 2016 BoiseState University 26 Discussion Forums • Creative Think Tank – Share ideas and collaborate. • Tech Help Forum – Provide assistance to others in the class. • Writing Roulette – Each individual or group builds on previous writing. • Consensus Building – Small groups meet and agree on important criteria for any topic, then share their results with the whole group. • Jigsaw – Experts learn or review a topic and share with others. • Role Play – Invent a scenario and ask learners to assume a role for the discussion. • Identify Themes – Create a word image of prominent themes in the discussion forum. (Wordle, Tagxedo)
- 27. © 2016 BoiseState University 27 Explore Concepts • Engage Students with Hands-on Experiences Use simulations or create engaging content-specific supplemental materials like virtual field trips. (Phet, Smithsonian, Plotly, Probability Simulator) • Use External Resources Allow learners to preview material before they read the text. (Khan Academy, Best of History, Spongelab, Interactive KWL Creator) • Customize video for your classroom with EdPuzzle, Zaption.
- 28. © 2016 BoiseState University 28 Explore Concepts • Idea Generation Brainstorm and collaborate complex concepts and themes (LucidChart, Bubbl.us, Padlet, Coggle, Tangle) • Graphic Organizers Reinforce concepts and vocabulary through graphic organizers, text, audio, and visual elements. (Popplet, Gliffy)
- 29. © 2016 BoiseState University 29 Assess • Digital Quizzes – (Quizlet) • Peer Review – (Padlet) • Video Feedback (ScreencastOmatic, Screencastify, CamStudio) • Feedback tools integrated with Google (Movenote, Kaizena)
- 30. © 2016 BoiseState University 30 Collecting and Sharing • Develop Student Research Skills Get your students in the habit of sharing resources, tagging, and searching. (Diigo, Delicious) • Promote Interaction Conduct creative and meaningful discussions (Voicethread, Google Hangouts)
- 31. © 2016 BoiseState University 31 Reflect and Manage • Reflect on Learning Ask students to identify essential elements in their own words, to reflect on their reading, or to pose critical questions. (Edublog, Vocaroo, Jing, Discussion Forums) • Manage Activities and Projects Promote inquiry-based learning projects in your classroom instruction. (Scrumy, Yammer, Trello, BIE, Google Sites, Weebly, Wix)
- 32. © 2016 BoiseState University 32 Convey What You Have Learned • Publish Presentations Allow options for student presentations. (Slideshare, Slideboom, YouTube, Dailymotion, Prezi, Voicethread) • Deviate from the Traditional Animate, create a brochure, book, collage or website. (Powtoons, ToonDoo, PageFlip-Flap, LucidPress, Biteslide, ABCya)
- 33. © 2016 BoiseState University 33 Using the Google Form, name one thing you will do now, TODAY, to transform your classroom. Form Link: https://goo.gl/forms/O7XfsB8kVCAEtbOH2 Key Take-Away’s
- 34. © 2016 BoiseState University 34 How Will Your Classroom be Transformed? Kerry Rice Department of Educational Technology Boise State University krice@boisestate.edu Questions?
- 35. © 2016 BoiseState University 35 Resources • Rice, K. (2012). Making the Move to K-12 Online Teaching: Research-Based Strategies and Practices. Boston, MA: Pearson Education. www.pearsonhighered.com/rice1e • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, Understanding the Implications of Online Learning for Educational Productivity, Washington, D.C., 2012. http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/implications-online-learning.pdf • U.S. Department of Education. (2010). Evaluation of Evidence-based Practices in Online Learning. http://www2.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/tech/evidence-based-practices/finalreport.pdf • U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. Civil Rights Data Collection: Data Snapshot: College and Career Readiness. http://ocrdata.ed.gov/Downloads/CRDC-College-and-Career-Readiness-Snapshot.pdf • Watson, J., et. al. (2011). Keeping Pace with K-12 Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice. Evergreen Education Group. http://kpk12.com/ • State Strategies for Awarding Credit to Support Student Learning: http://www.edweek.org/media/23biz- state-1202educreditbrief.pdf • The reality of virtual schools: A review of the literature. (2008). http://1.usa.gov/MLJwSF • Innosight Institute: http://www.innosightinstitute.org/ • Fast Facts About Online Learning: http://www.inacol.org/press/docs/nacol_fast_facts.pdf • Technology Tools for Reflection: https://sites.google.com/site/reflection4learning/technology-tools-for- reflection • Lowenthal, P. R., & Dunlap, J. C. (2010). From Pixel on a Screen to Real Person in Your Student’ Lives: Establishing Presence using Digital StoryTelling. Internet and Higher Education, 13, 70-72. Retrieved from http://www.cehd.umn.edu/PSTL/Water/Resources/Documents/LowenthalDunlap2010.pdf • Dunlap, J. C., & Lowenthal, P. R. (in press). Learning, unlearning, and relearning: Using Web 2.0 technologies to support the development of lifelong learning skills. In G. D. Magoulas (Ed.), E-infrastructures and technologies for lifelong learning: Next generation environments. Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Retrieved from http://www.patricklowenthal.com/publications/LLLandWeb20preprint.pdf • Getting to Know You: The First Week of Class and Beyond http://joannadunlap.com/?p=60