Motivating Blended Learning Environments
- 1. Professional Learning 2017-2018 Motivating Blended Learning Environments
- 2. What is blended learning? Combines online digital media with traditional classroom strategies Requires presence of teacher and students Includes some element of student control
- 3. Models of Blended Learning Rotation Model Flex Model A La Carte Model EnrichedVirtual Model
- 4. Rotation Model Students rotate between different learning modalities Rotation is based on a fixed schedule at the teacher's discretion Modalities include online learning, small-group or full-class instruction, group projects, individual tutoring and/or pencil and paper assignments A majority of learning takes place at school D131 applications: IPad apps,O365
- 5. Flex Model Online learning is the backbone of student learning Students move on individually customized schedules Teacher is on-site and provides face-to-face support as needed District 131 applications: Lexia, FrontRow
- 6. A LaCarte Model A course that is taken online, to accompany other experiences taught at school May be used at school or off-site Not a full-time nor whole-school learning experience District 131 applications: Code.org,Typing Instructor
- 7. Enriched Virtual Model Students have required face-to-face learning sessions with the teacher, and then are free to complete the remaining coursework independently District 131 applications: none
- 9. Online Collaboration O365 NewWord Document SHARE Team goals and objectives Ideas for incorporating blended learning
- 10. Available Tools Discuss group goals and suggestions AvailableTools O365 Third Party Apps Laptops and online experiences IPads and apps
- 11. ExploreApps Before next meeting Explore SELF SERVICE Prepare to share experiences with any available apps