The document provides guidance on beginning a blended learning math model. It recommends taking a three step approach: 1) Establishing goals for student learning and instruction, 2) Choosing a blended learning model based on available resources, and 3) Evaluating progress and achievement. Several examples of blended learning models are described, including station rotation, lab rotation, flipped classroom, and flex models. The importance of aligning any blended learning model with established instructional goals and assessing student needs is emphasized.

1. Beginning a Blended
Learning Math Model
Presented by:
Zack Blois

2. Ice-breaker Poll Question
What is your biggest blended learning
challenge?
a) Finding the time to review resources and tools for online learning
b) Lack of electronic/digital devices for students
c)
Too many different resources (online and offline) to learn and use within
given class time
d) Other (please list in Questions section)

3. Introduction
You’re here today
to see what a
blended learning
model might look
like within your
math classroom.

4. But, each classroom is unique…
…and each student
is also unique.
That’s a challenging
dynamic, blended
model or not.

5. Break it down into 3 steps
Take a three-pronged approach to developing
your model and instruction strategy:
A. Establish goals for your students and your instruction
B. Choose your model’s makeup
C. Evaluate progress and achievement

6. A) Establishing Goals
Why are you here today? What are the specific goals of
integrating online learning tools in your curriculum?
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7. Bridging goals to student needs
Regardless of what your main goals are, they
should all point toward meeting student learning
needs:
Ask yourself, “How Do these goals help my
instruction enhance the following bullets?”
• Math Achievement
• Student Engagement
• Overall Progress

8. Poll Question #2
What is your classroom or schools student-to-device
ratio?
A. 20 : 1 or greater
B. In the range of 10 : 1 to 19 : 1
C. In the range of 2 : 1 to 9 : 1
D. 1 : 1

9. B) Developing Your Model
Next, it’s time to take an assessment of available
resources (human, online, and offline):
•
Number of digital devices (laptops, tablets, computers…)
•
Current texts and offline materials
•
Software licenses, content, and trials
•
Teacher-developed curriuclum and lesson plans
•
School initiatives and available budget

10. Turning resources into instruction
Your resources partly define your blended learning
model, but it’s not the whole picture.
Don’t forget your goals
from Step 1 and your
own personal instruction
style and preferences.

11. Let’s look at a few examples!

12. 1) Station Rotation
Station A: Teacher-led
Group Instruction
Station B: Offline Group work (with
or without teacher)
Station C: Group work on
computers or tablets

13. 2) Lab Rotation
Teacher-led Classroom
Instruction
Classroom with Computers/
Tablets
Rotation

14. 3) The Flipped Classroom
At-Home Learning
In-class Learning
Student self-drives learning via online
resources assigned and provided by
educator
Educator reinforces skills learned online
with group and one-on-one instruction
activities
&

15. 4) The Flex Model

16. C) Evaluate progress and achievement
Don’t adopt a blended learning model for the sake
of just adding tech to the classroom/curriculum.

17. Blended learning is a constant effort
Important questions to consider:
- Did you accomplish the goals you initially outlined?
- Were all of your students’ needs met?
- Did you get the most of your resources and devices?
- Did you choose the most productive Blended Learning Model for your classroom?
- What variables will you change for your next lesson or unit?

18. Quick Recap
Take a three-pronged approach to developing
your model and instruction strategy:
A. Establish goals for your students and your instruction
B. Choose your model’s makeup
C. Evaluate progress and achievement

19. Questions or Comments?
Contact info:
www.wowzers.com
Zack Blois
Email: zach@wowzers.com
Phone: 312-273-1340

20. Final Poll Question
Would you like us to contact you with more
information about Wowzers online math content
and blended learning resources?
A. Yes
B. No