Blended Learning in the Elementary Classroom - May 6

Blended Learning in

the

Elementary

Classroom

Presented by: Emily Schmidt and Rebecca PhillipsNCTIES Conference, March 7, 2014

Who Are We?Emily Schmidt

Emily.Schmidt@cabarrus.k12.nc.usRebecca Phillips

Rebecca.Phillips@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Agenda

8:00 – 8:15 Arrive and Complete Survey8:15 - 9:00 Presentation

o What is Blended Learning?o How to create your own Blended Learning Classroom

9:00 – 9:45 Exploration of Blended Learning Resources9:45 – 10:30 Jigsaw to Share10:30 – 11:15 Create your own Blended Learning Lesson/Unit and Share11:15 – 11:45 Questions & Sharing

What is Blended Learning?

• Blended learning is a hybrid way of learning

• Combines small group instruction with the teacher and personalized instruction on a computer/tablet

• Uses adaptive technology

• Blended learning allows students to control the pace and content of their own instruction.

Blended learning combines traditional direct instruction from the teacher and instruction and

practice on a computer/tablet

+ =

BLENDED LEARNING

Why Blended Learning?

“Technology is not a teacher - even with the best

software, the technology is not the professional in the

room.” -Talbot Bielefeldt, ISTE Senior Research

Associate

What do you need to have in a successful blended learning

classroom?

Technology

A Positive Attitude

Patience Lots and Lots of Patience!

Supportive Administration

An Open Mind

Teamwork!

An AWESOME Group of Students!

What does an elementary level blended learning classroom look like?

Elementary Blended Learning Classroom

• There are several models of blended learning.

• In our classes, we use a station-rotation model.

• If you are already teaching using the workshop model, you are only a step away from creating a blended learning classroom.

Small Group Instructionwith a Teacher

Instruction and Practice on Computer/Tablet

Centers & Partner Work

Independent Work

Independent Work

Instruction & Practice on Computer/Tablet

Small Group Instruction with a Teacher

Centers & Partner Work

Our Experiences with Blended

Learning

Here are just a

few things

we’ve learned

along the

way...

Student Experience with Technology

Helpful Hint

Keep in mind what technology students

have access to at home. Not every student will

have access to a computer, tablet, and/or

smartphone at home.

Organization

Helpful Hint

Assign each student to a specific device.

Headphones

Helpful Hint

Add headphones to your back to school supply

list.

Computers versus Tablets

Helpful Hint

If you have a choice between computers and

tablets, ask yourself:

“What is my purpose for using the technology?”

Compatibility of Programs

Helpful Hint

Test the programs you’d like to use on your device before giving assignments to students.

First Steps to Building Your Own Blended Classroom

Start with what you have!

Scrounge Around for Unused or Under-Utilized Resources

You don’t have to spend money on programs, look for what’s already out there.

Free Resources

More Resources (Paid Subscription Required)

ST Math

What Our Students Think“We use technology everyday. If it’s iPads, computers, or the SMARTBoard, it counts. I like this school because the teachers tell us to never give up and do what’s right for you.” -Samay, 2nd Grade Student

“The best thing that I like about Coltrane-Webb is that we get to use lots of technology. On the computers, we use websites like Dreambox and Sumdog for math, RAZ-Kids for reading and Pebble-Go in Science and Social Studies.” ~Tealy, 2nd Grade Student

“We are a lucky school to have all of this technology.”~Ben, 2nd Grade Student

“In my class, we use Dreambox. Dreambox is for math. I like it because you’re learning, but you’re having fun and if you get stuck, they help you out.” ~Amelia, 2nd Grade Student

We use technology to teach us math and reading and typing and lots more. We use the laptops and iPads each and every day. The students learn a lot at this school.”~Charlotte, 2nd Grade Student

Questions

Resource Exploration

Teacher Number 445525

Email: ccsteacher555@gmail.comPassword: ccs12345

Plan It!• Choose one of the resources you’ve learned about

today. Create a specific lesson/unit/plan for how you will integrate the blended learning tool/resource in your classroom instruction.

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