Supporting Exemplary Classroom Instruction

Through Mentoring and Hybridization

AgendaMentor/Mentee Expectations (PowerPoint)Mentor Tools & Resources (Websites & Blogs)Mentor Contracts & Pay Schedules (Handouts)Mentor Rubric (Handout)Mentor Communication & PLC (Planning

Session)Mentor Workshops: Blog 101, 201, &

Free Tools 101Instructional Blog ContentQuestions/Discussion

Mentoring the AdultHow do you handle these

issues?Expectations of MenteesConfidentialityRewarding MenteesRelationship BoundariesMentor CompetenceMentor/Mentee Etiquette Levels of Comfort/ChallengeCommunications Skills

Mentoring the AdultAdults tend to be goal-and

relevancy-oriented, learn experientially, and approach learning as problem-solving.

They learn best when new skills are associated with previous experiences

They need to have input into the planning and learning processes.

Mentoring the AdultThey need a variety of

learning options and have opportunities to analyze and expand on what they learn: AND

They need to be able to apply what they have learned in practical situations related to their own lives.

Mentoring the Adult

Mentoring the AdultAdults have different modes of

learning; some may learn best by seeing, others by hearing, and still others through touch and movement. Mentoring may increase the transfer of learning because it provides:

A range of activities that accommodates different learning modes (e.g., learning in groups/learning individually);

Mentoring the AdultOpportunities to practice; Individualized feedback; and Follow-up support (Taylor, 1997).

Involving protégés in the planning of mentoring and helping them see the value of mentoring activities keeps them involved.

Information-sharing between both parties helps to grow a Professional Learning Community.

Mentoring the Adult

First Things First1. Identify Mentoring Goals

Identify Mentoring Content Identify Mentoring Strategies

2. Match Mentors & Mentees3. Identify Mentee’s Goals4. Establish Frequency &

Duration 5. Assess & Evaluate Mentoring

Program – 6. Adjust and Redefine Goals

Time is the Most Difficult Obstacle to Overcome in a Mentoring Program

Our goal is to be flexible, to be amenable and innovative:

Using Face-to-Face, Mentor/Coaches, Resource Websites, email, Blogs, videos, audios, online third party PD, chatting, Skype, and ITV.

Mentoring GoalsAssist Mentees in reaching SBEC Technology

CompetenciesAssist Mentees in successfully implementing Hybrid

Teaching Techniques (Online & Classroom Methods) – 21st Century Skills

Build a Professional Learning Community – Establish a Network of Learners – Blogging & Journaling

Reduce Isolation & Address Individual Needs of Mentees

Target Areas for Reflections & ImprovementEquip for the Future – help them to become self-

reliantCelebrate Successes!

ContentBlog 101, 201, 301, & Free

Tools Face-to-Face InservicesInfoSource (SimpleK12)Atomic LearningResource WebsiteMentors’ BlogsGrant Blog Project Share

Strategies – 5 MsModel: PLC/Products/Communication/ Instruction/CompetenciesManage: Document/Supervise/ Self-

Reflect & Self-AssessMentor: Coach/Tutor/Opportunities for

Guided PracticeMonitor: Observe/Adjust/Conference/

Shift focus as Mentee becomes more confident

Motivate: Praise/Cheerlead/Blog Parties

Needs AssessmentsShare needs with Principals, Charlsie, and Dr

RousseauWe need to mentor you and adjust to your

needsDo NOT forget to Reflect and Comment on

YOUR OWN Needs!

Mentors & MenteesYou can actively recruit your

Mentees, but please make sure that the Mentee has made the choice.

You can creatively advertise – posters, emails, chocolate!

Those who do not select Mentors will be given options.

Mentor/Mentee Relationships

First Few SessionsTalk, Discuss, and Try to

establish a baselineThings to use:

InfoSource AssessmentSelf-reporting SurveyImmediate Classroom Need

Help them fill out their Professional Learning Calendar

DecisionsWhen will you meet?How often?For what length of time?For what purpose?How many Mentees will you be able to

Assist?How will you Assess your progress as a

Mentor? As a Mentee?

Mentor’s WorkshopsHow often?For what purpose?For what length of time?How will we measure the Mentor Program’s

Success?

Mentor ContractLook over the contract and let’s clarify any

questions.Look over SpreadSheet and clarify any

questions.Set for yourself short and long-term goals.

(Examples)Mentor 5 teachers until they are comfortable in

producing digital contentPresent at TCEA next year

4 Levels of EvaluationReactions to the mentoring

experience. Knowledge and skills gained as a

result of the mentoring experience. Changes in instructional behavior as

a result to the mentoring experience. Improved learner gains resulting

from changes in instruction. See Mentoring Competencies

CONTRACTS & PAY SCHEDULESMentor Contract AND SPREADSHEET

Mentor BlogA Place to Share:

IdeasGreat WebsitesResourcesTechniquesAsk QuestionsPost Best PracticesDiscussions

First Entry: FREE TOOLS for the Classroom

Resources About Mentoring:http://www.calpro-online.org/pubs/Mentoring

%20Guide.pdf

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/pdf/rubric.pdf

Resources about 21st Century EducationVideos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPQlu5Vxm28 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_6GUx1Zx0w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkJHXmHi8j0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-644gVjock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNPi4ui5pCI Intrinsic Motivation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhKLSTBSgwI&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17C0mrBo6AA http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/index.php Assessment:

BREAK

What’s the Point?

Hybrid InstructionHybrid or Blended Instruction has topped the

list of the most valuable learning environments for student achievement. Supporting learning 24/7 with both Face-to-

Face and Online ContentSupporting multiple learning stylesSupporting all types of learnersCreating a PLC for all stakeholders (parents,

students, other teachers)Prepares stakeholders with 21st Century Skills.

What is a 21st Century Learner?Video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=K_6GUx1Zx0w Handout: Twenty-First Century Skills

How can we prepare them and have an exciting time doing it?

BLOG 101http://podcast.arpisd.org/users/joy/weblog/

b2900/Blog_101.html

Blog 201http://podcast.arpisd.org/users/joy/weblog/

99a80/Blog_201.html

Free Toolshttp://podcast.arpisd.org/users/joy/weblog/

23a90/Free_Tools_101.html

Instructional Blog Contenthttp://podcast.arpisd.org/users/joy/weblog/

1e247/Instructional_Blog_Content.html

ReviewQuestions