- 1. Presented by:Emily Schmidt and Martha SmithProfessional
Development, November 4th
2. Who Are We?Emily
[email protected]
[email protected] 3. Agenda15 minutes Arrive and
Complete Survey20 minutes Presentationo What is Blended Learning?o
How to create your own Blended LearningClassroom25 minutes Design
Your Blended Learning Classroom15 minutes Break30 minutes Cabarrus
County Blended Learning Resources30 minutes Create a Blended
Learning Lesson/Unit30 minutes Share15 minutes Questions 4.
SURVEYhttp://tinyurl.com/kes3crzPlease click on the link aboveto
take our survey aboutBlended Learning. 5. What is Blended Learning?
Blended learning is a hybrid way of learning Combines small group
instruction with theteacher and personalized instruction on
acomputer/tablet Uses adaptive technology Blended learning allows
students to control the pace andcontent of their own instruction.
Blended Learning is NOT Technology Integration. 6. Blended learning
combines traditional direct instructionfrom the teacher and
instruction and practice on acomputer/tablet+ =BLENDED LEARNING 7.
Technology is not a teacher -even with the best software,
thetechnology is not theprofessional in the room.-Talbot
Bielefeldt, ISTE Senior Research Associate 8. What does an
elementarylevel blended learningclassroom look like? 9. Elementary
BlendedLearning Classroom There are several models of
blendedlearning. In our classes, we use astation-rotation model. If
you are already teaching using theworkshop model, you are only a
step awayfrom creating a blended learning classroom. 10. DataTo
create your groups, use all available data sourcesCFAs, Dreambox,
Reading 3D, etc. 11. Small Group Instructionwith a Teacher 12.
Instruction and Practice onComputer/Tablet 13. Centers &
Partner Work 14. Independent Work 15. Instruction & Practice
onComputer/TabletIndependent WorkCenters & Partner WorkSmall
Group Instructionwith a Teacher 16. OurExperienceswith
BlendedLearningHere are just afew things wevelearned alongthe
way... 17. Student Experience withTechnologyHelpful HintKeep in
mind whattechnology students haveaccess to at home. Notevery
student will haveaccess to a computer,tablet, and/or smartphone
athome. 18. OrganizationHelpful HintAssign each student to
aspecific device. 19. AccountabilityTechnology ContractHave
students and parentssign a technology contractthat outlines
yourexpectations for technologyuse. 20. HeadphonesHelpful HintAdd
headphones to yourback to school supply list. 21. Computers versus
TabletsHelpful HintIf you have a choicebetween computers
andtablets, ask yourself:What is my purpose forusing the
technology? 22. Compatibility of ProgramsHelpful HintTest the
programs youd like to use on your device before givingassignments
to students. 23. First Steps to Building Your OwnBlended Classroom
24. Start with what you have! 25. Scrounge Around for Unused
orUnder-Utilized Resources 26. Cabarrus County BlendedLearning
Resources 27. Creating a BlendedLearning Math Classroom 28. Plan
It!Using thesuggestedmodel, create aplan for yourmath workshop. 29.
Mrs. Smiths BlendedLearning Plan90 Minute Block 15 minute
Mini-Lesson 20 minute Group Rotations 10 minute share out 30. Ms.
Schmidts BlendedLearning Plan90 Minute Block 15 minute Mini-Lesson
20 minute Group Rotations 10 minute share
outMonday/FridayMini-Lesson 12:15-12:2512:25-12:40 12:40-12:55
12:55-1:15Group1TenMarks Center TeacherGroup2Center Teacher
TenMarksGroup3Teacher TenMarks
CenterTuesday/Wednesday/ThursdayMini-Lesson 12:15-12:2512:25-12:45
12:45-1:05 1:05-1:25Group1Dreambox Dreambox TeacherGroup2Teacher
Dreambox DreamboxGroup3Dreambox Teacher Center 31. Discovery
EducationAll SchoolsHow can we use DE as a blended learning
resource? 32. Benchmark UniverseTitle 1 Schools and CMESHow can we
use Benchmark Universe as a blendedlearning tool? 33. Create a
Blended LessonThink of an upcoming unit that youhave to teach.
Using DiscoveryEducation or Benchmark Universe,plan a Blended
Learning lesson. 34. Other Cabarrus CountyOnline Resources
CultureGramsoUsername: Cabarrus Password: student
NCWISEOWLoUsername: wiseowl Password: wiseowl Defined STEM iCurio
Blendspace You can create an accountusing your Cabarrus Apps login
information 35. Free Resources 36. More Resources(Paid Subscription
Required)ST Math 37. What Our Students ThinkWe use technology
everyday. If itsiPads, computers, or theSMARTBoard, it counts. I
like thisschool because the teachers tell usto never give up and do
whats rightfor you.-Samay, 2nd Grade StudentThe best thing that I
like aboutColtrane-Webb is that we get to uselots of technology. On
thecomputers, we use websites likeDreambox and Sumdog for
math,RAZ-Kids for reading and Pebble-Goin Science and Social
Studies.~Tealy, 2nd Grade StudentIn my class, we use
Dreambox.Dreambox is for math. I like it becauseyoure learning, but
youre having fun andif you get stuck, they help you out.~Amelia,
2nd Grade StudentWe are a lucky school to have all of
thistechnology.~Ben, 2nd Grade StudentWe use technology to teach us
math andreading and typing and lots more. Weuse the laptops and
iPads each andevery day. The students learn a lot atthis
school.~Charlotte, 2nd Grade Student 38. Questions 39.
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