“Blended by Design”

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Transform your students’ learning environment from traditional to one that combines online digital media with traditional classroom methods. The Blended Learning model is an exciting way for students to learn, giving them elements of control over the time, place, path, and pace of their own learning. The Region One Center for eLearning invites you to explore the journey of Blended Learning and The Region One Center for eLearning invites you to explore the journey of Blended Learning and discover how it can revolutionize your students’ learning to a more personalized level. Engage with national experts on blended/personalized learning, including keynote speaker Dr. Kecia Ray, Executive Director of the Center for Digital Education and former president of the International Society for Technology and Education (ISTE), an organization which believes in allowing students to take charge of their own learning by equipping them with powerful learning tools. Participants in this workshop will have first-hand experience with models of blended learning. Districts are encouraged to attend as a team to explore the many possibilities of blended learning. Superintendents, chief learning officers, curriculum directors, technology directors, instructional technology staff, instructional coaches, lead teachers, and interested others will be given the opportunity to collaborate during this conference.

Dr. Marco Antonio Lara, Jr., Deputy DirectorDivision of Administration Leadership, School, and Community Support

Region One Education Service Center1900 W. Schunior St.Edinburg, TX 78541www.esc1.net

Friday, April 28, 20178:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fort Ringgold/Fort McIntosh RoomsRegion One Education Service Center1900 W. Schunior St., Edinburg, TX

Workshop #61847Fee: $95.00 per participantFee: $95.00 per participantwww.esc1.net/staffdevelopment

Contact:Barbara S. Grayson, Coordinator

Center for eLearningbgrayson@esc1.net (956) 984-6035

Blended Learning Conference—April 28, 2017 Conference At A Glance

8:00am—9:00am Registration / Check-in / Breakfast

9:00am—10:00am Keynote Speaker : Dr. Kecia Ray, Executive Director, Center for Digital Education

10:10am—11:10am Blended Learning in Practice: Cat Alexander, Director of Blended Learning at Raise Your Hand Texas

11:20am—12:20pm The Tools, Resources and Conditions Necessary for Personalized Learning To Occur: Robert M. Elwell, Ed. D.—Director, Learning Solutions for itslearning

12:20pm—1:30 pm

A Message from Dr. Cornelio Gonzalez, Region One ESC Executive Director

Lunch –Sponsored by itslearning

Journey Into Blended Learning Discussion: Point Isabel ISD Dr. Lisa Garcia, Superintendent and D.J. Canales, Technology Administrator

1:30pm— 2:30pm Are You Ready for Blended Learning?: Jean Haverstick, Region One ESC, Coordinator, Innovative Projects Management

2:30pm—3:00pm Center for eLearning: Barbara S. Grayson, Coordinator

3:00pm—3:15pm Blended Snacks

3:15pm—3:45pm

Bringing It All Together: Dr. Kecia Ray, Executive Director, Center for Digital Education

3:45pm Closing Remarks - Continuing the Conversation: Barbara S. Grayson