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Technologies for Building a Blended Classroom
This document outlines technologies and practices for building a blended classroom. It defines blended learning as combining online resources and technology with face-to-face instruction from a teacher. It discusses different blended learning models including having students do online work in the classroom or outside of class. It also presents several modern tools for blended learning like Google, Khan Academy, and Padlet. These tools can be used to promote online dialogue, provide adaptive learning, assist students with impairments, improve communication, and enable online collaboration. The document encourages understanding content management systems and provides tips for getting help with different technologies.
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- 1. Technologies for Buildinga Blended Classroom Andrew Steinman Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD View this presentation by going to: steinman.me/tbbc
- 2. andrewsteinman@kentisd.org @steinman ‣ FormerIB Biology Teacher ‣ EdTech Consultant at Kent ISD ‣ MSU Graduate(x2) and Instructor ‣ Amateur Cat Trainer About Andrew Steinman
- 3. ‣ Define “BlendedLearning” ‣ Understand different technology tools and practices that support blended learning ‣ Be able to incorporate at least one new tool/ practice into your blended classroom Learning Objectives
- 4. How do youdefine blended learning? ‣ Turn to your elbow partner and share your definition of blended learning.
- 5. From an NEAPolicy Brief on Blended Learning http://j.mp/1mL77aY Blended Learning Definition ‣ “…combining online resources and technology with face-to-face instruction by a licensed teacher.”
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- 7. Online in theClassroom ‣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 theClassroom ‣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 ‣ SupportsAny 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 ofblended learning is for you? ‣ Turn to your elbow partner and share your definition of blended learning.
- 11. Aspects of BlendedLearning ‣A teacher in an effective blended learning environment would: ‣ Use modern information, communication, and learning tools ‣ Promote online dialogue to deepen the learning experience ‣ Use adaptive technologies to meet individual needs ‣ Assist students with speech impairments, e.g., computers that speak through speech synthesis, and text-messaging-equipped mobile phones ‣ Use effective written communication ‣ Collaborate with students online to further student participation ‣ 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
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- 13. Google ‣Website: http://google.com ‣Highlights ‣ Search ‣Drive ‣ YouTube ‣ Classroom 32 Ways to Use Google Apps
- 14. Graphite ‣Website: http://graphite.org ‣Highlights ‣ Libraryof online educational resources ‣ Search for apps, games, and websites ‣ Find resources by standards Teachers, Meet Graphite
- 15. Kahoot ‣Website: http://getkahoot.com ‣Student Site:http://kahoot.it ‣Highlights ‣ Game-based approach ‣ Easy to use for students ‣ Public library of assessments Kahoot TutorialVideo
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- 17. Google ‣Website: http://blogger.com ‣Highlights ‣ Partof Google Apps for Education ‣ Easiest blogging tools (that I know of) ‣ Allow students to write for an authentic audience Blogger Training Tutorials
- 18. Kidblog ‣Website: http://kidblog.com ‣Highlights ‣ Moreteacher control ‣ No student email required ‣ Safely expand audience beyond your classroom KidblogVideo Tutorial
- 19. GoSoapbox ‣Website: http://gosoapbox.com ‣Highlights ‣ Includespolls, quizzes, and forums ‣ Allows students to ask and answer questions ‣ Receive feedback without even asking a question GoSoapboxVideo Tutorial
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- 21. Khan Academy ‣Website: http://khanacademy.org ‣Highlights ‣Provides adaptive lessons and practice based on student performance ‣ Parents can monitor their child’s progress ‣ Includes badges to increase student motivation Khan Academy - An Introduction for Educators
- 22. IXL ‣Website: http://ixl.com ‣Highlights ‣ Noaccount needed ‣ Practice one skill per day ‣ Teacher free trial for 30 days ‣ Use Gmail + Trick for additional trial ‣ View child’s performance (within each trial) ‣ Find activities by standards IXLVideo Tutorial
- 23. Socrative ‣Website: http://socrative.com ‣Highlights ‣ Noparticipant limit ‣ MC,T/F, or SA question types ‣ Voting on short answer responses ‣ Can create and share quizzes Socrative TutorialVideo
- 24. Assist Students withImpairments
- 25. Premier Literacy Tools ‣Website:http://premierathome.com ‣Highlights ‣ Talking pointer that reads nearly anything you point your cursor at ‣ Utilize different talking applications, such as Talking Calculator ‣ Contains additional productivity tools Contact Andrew Steinman for more information on how to access Premier Literacy Tools
- 26. Read & Writefor Google ‣Website: http://j.mp/1B6ZZw1 ‣Highlights ‣ Screen reader for Google Drive ‣ Talking and picture dictionary ‣ Speech input Read & Write for Google Overview
- 27. Infuse Learning ‣Website: http://infuselearning.com ‣Highlights ‣Quick assessments with several question types ‣ Allows students to submit draw responses ‣ Built-in translation ‣ Built-in text to speech Infuse Learning TutorialVideo
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- 29. Teacher Website ‣Possible Options ‣Google Sites ‣ Blogger ‣ Weebly ‣ Shutterfly ‣ LMS (Moodle/Edify/Edmodo/Schoology) 10 Tips for an A+ Classroom Website
- 30. Remind ‣Website: http://remind.com ‣Highlights ‣ Usestext messaging to contact students and/or parents ‣ No student account required ‣ Schedule communications RemindVideo Tutorial
- 31. Celly ‣Website: http://cel.ly ‣Highlights ‣ Similarto Remind, but can also email and us app notifications ‣ Share pictures and files, as well as conduct polls ‣ Requires student account CellyVideo Tutorial
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- 33. Padlet ‣Website: http://padlet.com ‣Highlights ‣ Noaccount required ‣ Unique response opportunities ‣ Share text, images, links, and video ‣ Organize responses is different ways Padlet TutorialVideo
- 34. LiveMinutes ‣Website: http://liveminutes.com ‣Highlights ‣ Onlinecollaborative workspace ‣ Communicate in realtime or asynchronously ‣ Changes send notifications to others in the workspace LiveMinutes OverviewVideo
- 35. Google Hangouts ‣Website: http://hangouts.google.com ‣Highlights ‣Bring in guest speakers from anywhere ‣ Create pre-recorded virtual field trips ‣ Connect with other classrooms Google HangoutsVideo Tutorial
- 36. Understand How theCMS Works http://googlegooru.com
- 37. Searching for Help ‣Tips ‣Start your search with the name of the tool ‣ Be specific and concise ‣ If looking for general help, search for words like “tutorial” or “how to” 20 Tips To Use Google Search Efficiently
- 38. Which tool(s) wouldyou like to learn more about? ‣ Go to http://socrative.com ‣ Click on Student Login ‣ Enter Room Number: steinman ‣ When prompted, enter the tool(s) you would like to lear more about ‣ Enter multiple tools in separately
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- 40. Andrew Steinman Educational TechnologyConsultant at Kent ISD andrewsteinman@kentisd.org @steinman Please provide feedback by going to: http://steinman.me/feedback