A presentation I did on building a blended classroom

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Building Your Blended Classroom
Andrew Steinman
Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD

2. About Andrew Steinman
• Educational Technology
• MSU
Consultant at Kent ISD
Graduate (x2)
• Amateur
Cat Trainer
andrewsteinman@kentisd.org
@steinman

3. Goals for Today
Define “Blended Learning”
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Understand 3 Common Models of
Blended Learning
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Understand Aspects of Blended
Learning and Explore Supporting Tools

4. How do you define blended
learning?
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5. Blended Learning Definition
“…combining online resources
and technology with face-to-face
instruction by a licensed
teacher.”
From an NEA Policy Brief on Blended Learning
http://j.mp/1mL77aY

6. Common Models

7. Online in the Classroom
Benefits
• Equal access to technology
• Online activities completed in class
• Synchronous communication/collaboration
Challenges
• Access to school devices
• Limited time to access online activities

8. Online Outside the Classroom
Benefits
• Student-paced progression through online activities
• Extend learning outside of the classroom
• Communication/collaboration outside of the classroom
Challenges
• Unequal access to technology
• Homework

9. Flexible Schedule
Benefits
• Supports Any Time, Any Place, Any Way, Any Pace
• Flexible learning options for students
• Still provides opportunities for face-to-face learning
Challenges
• Location for learning
• Homework

10. Which model of blended
learning is for you?
B
A
C
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11. Aspects of Blended Learning
A teacher in an effective blended learning environment would:
• Use modern information, communication, and learning tools
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Promote online dialogue to deepen the learning experience
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Use adaptive technologies to meet individual needs
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Assist students with speech impairments, e.g., computers that speak
through speech synthesis, and text-messaging-equipped mobile
phones
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Use effective written communication
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Collaborate with students online to further student participation
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Understand how the content management system (such as the
“Cloud”) works and how they can help facilitate the learning
From an NEA Policy Brief on Blended Learning
http://j.mp/1mL77aY

12. Use Modern Tools

13. Promote Online Dialogue

14. Use Adaptive Technologies

15. Assist Students with Impairments

16. Use Effective Communication

17. Collaborate with Students Online

18. Understand How the CMS Works
Google Drive, Lynda, and Edify Sessions Today!

19. Exploration Time
Explore one tool you would be
interested in using with students

20. So Now What?
What will you take back to your
school after this session and how
will it be used to improve the
education of all students in your
school?
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21. Questions?

22. Andrew Steinman
Educational Technology Consultant
at the Kent ISD
andrewsteinman@kentisd.org
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@steinman

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