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Rob Darrow, Ed.D.
President, Online Learning Visions; Co-Founder, Blended Teacher Network
June 2015
Planning, Implementing and Sustaining a
Blended Learning Program
Rob’s Wiki: http://robdarrow.wikispaces.com
A little about you: Teachers Administrators Other K-6; 7-8; 9-12; college
Me: Consultant, Lifelong California educator; K-12, adjunct professor CSUFresno, online charter school, coordinator of libraries, teacher
Introductions
Defining Blended Learning Understanding Blended Learning,
Implementation and Sustainability Applying Blended Learning in your
school or district
Session Focus
Workshop Outline Starting Place: http://robdarrow.wikispaces.com
Workshop Direct Link: http://bit.ly/blindex2015
Join Today’s Meet Background Info Milk Video Defining Blended Learning Framework: The Six Elements
BREAK
Case Study Groups (See handout) Case Study Reports Think Tank: 6 Elements – Choose one (or two) Think Tank Report Out Applying the elements to your school or district Final Discussion / Feedback / Whip Around
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Workshop Documents
Rob’s Wiki: http://robdarrow.wikispaces.com Workshop Start: http://bit.ly/blindex2015 Today’s Meet:
https://todaysmeet.com/BlendedLearningISTE2015
How well is our current K-12 system functioning?
The critical question is whether we are preparing our students for the knowledge workforce; the globally competitive workforce.
National high school graduation rate: 72% 80% of jobs are requiring a post-secondary degree or
certification
Depends on who you ask
Why is this important?
The Learning Curve (2014). http://thelearningcurve.pearson.com/
K-12 Online Learning already here Every school (K – College) will become a
blended learning school to better personalize learning and better engage all students (Common Core Assessments facilitating this)
Ultimate goal: College and career ready students and 100% graduation rate
Tipping Points
Common Core Assessment Technology Shifts From To
Scale - Individual state tests
- Multi-state consortia sharing common tests, common infrastructure, and economies of scale.
Content - Low complexity items and task response modes.
- Cognitively complex tasks that leverage use of multimedia, interactivity, authentic tasks, multi-part, simulations – and address traditionally difficult to assess skills within the Common Core.
Delivery - Once a year - Paper and pencil
- Computer-based assessment system including summative, mid-year, diagnostic components + curricular and professional development resources.
Scoring & Reporting
- End of year- Decontextualized- High Level
● Data to inform instruction● Contextualized to CCSS ● More granular feedback
Data Student responses ● Responses, interactions, patterns● Data for state longitudinal systems● Results will be interpretable across states (for example
when a student moves from one state to another)
Infrastructure - Procured services- State-specific
● Common consortium infrastructure● Scalable, flexible, extensible
Interoperability Virtually none - Common standardized formats for results data, items, and student registration allow interoperability across states and across technical components.
“Blended learning is the engine to power the shift away from the
factory model.”
- Horn & Staker (2014)
What is Blended Learning? A. Students control their own learning plan B. Online tools used in face-to-face
classrooms C. A change in teaching pedagogy that better
personalizes learning for students. D. Putting lesson plans and videos on the web E. All of the above
Quick Poll
What do you say Blended Learning Is? A. Students control their own learning plan B. Online tools used in face-to-face
classrooms C. A change in teaching pedagogy that better
personalizes learning for students. D. Putting lesson plans and videos on the web E. All of the above
Quick Poll
Online and Blended Learning is a
catalyst for change
Blended Learning: What does “it” look like?
Yes, No, Maybe?
Yes, No, Maybe?
Tech-rich = blended
Teaching and Learning
What the student is doing and where the student is.
What the teacher is doing and where the teacher is.
What and where the content / curriculum is.
Important for research How to teach others
(professional development) Implementation
Blended Learning Definition
A formal education program in which a student learns at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path and/or pace … and
at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home (such as school)…and
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The modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience.
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Christensen Institute: Blended Learning Definition (2012)
There are blended learning Models
Emerging blended-learning models
Horn & Staker, 2012
Rotation Flex Self-Blend Enriched Virtual
• Station rotation• Lab rotation• Flipped Classroom• Individual rotation
Online platform with F2F support and fluid schedules
Students attend physical school & take 1 or more courses online
Students learn sometimes at a physical school, other times remotely
Emerging models of blended learning
More Traditional --------------- Blended Learning ---------------– More Online
The models are good, but…
But…the models don’t discuss:
How to best implement blended learning How to support teachers in a blended
learning program The types of technologies that need to be in
place How school leaders can best support
blended learning teachers The purpose for moving to blended learning
Many of the models are in charter schools vs. traditional public schools
Blended Learning Question?
Why are you moving to blended learning?
Many of the models are in charter schools vs. traditional public schools
There is some blended learning Research
Research Perspective: Can’t study it if it doesn’t exist
1994 – First K-12 online schools2001 – First K-12 online schools report2004 – First report about “blended learning” –
collegeK-12 Online Learning: About 20 years oldK-12 Blended Learning: About 15 years old
What does the research say? Very little because:
First time “blended learning” in the literature: 2004 – at college level Around 2008 in K-12
2011: “blended learning” was first defined in K-12
Takes time to study an innovation Case Studies – always begins research
Case Studies: See HandoutBlended Learning Proof Points:
http://www.christenseninstitute.org/publications/proof-points/
Christensen Institute Blended Learning Universe: http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-universe/
Donnell-Kay Foundation: http://dkfoundation.org/our-work/blended-learning-resources
Dell Foundation: http://www.msdf.org/programs/urban-education/initiatives/united-states/blended-learning/
Implementing blended learning (or any innovation)
takes time
Rogers: Adopter CategoriesInnovators – Early Adopters – Early Majority – Late Majority - Laggards
In every study…(Rogers, 2003)
Role of “change agent” or champion Common adoption characteristics from
innovator to laggard Common way innovation reaches
“critical mass” or “tipping point” Common communication methods that
influence earlier adoption S-shaped curve of adoption over time
We are pretty clear
Face-to-Face Teaching Students in classroom
Teacher in classroom
Interaction face-to-face, mostly verbal, some visual
Fixed schedule of classes to attend
Prescribed curriculum based on standards / use of textbooks
Online Teaching Students online
Teacher online (minimal face-to-face interaction)
Interaction online video conferencing, email – more visual, less verbal
Flexible schedule for work completion
Prescribed curriculum based on standards / text
From Textbook to Online Teaching
Online Teaching
Textbook EnhancedTeaching
TechnologyEnhancedTeaching
Web / Online Enhanced Teaching
Blended Teaching is a Pedagogical Shift
…And pedagogical shifts take time
Not About the Technology
Change in teaching Change in learning Change in pedagogy Change in class organization Things should look different in a blended
learning environment; more student centricmore personalized learning
Blended Learning is About…
Rethinking how class is structured How time is used How resources are allocated Personalizing the learning for all
students – better learning engagement Student centric learning Teachers using data daily to customize
learning for students
Successful Blended Learning involves Six Elements
Leadership Professional Learning /
Professional Development Teaching/Instructional Practice Operations / Admin
Systems/Policy Content Technology
A Roadmap for Blended Learning Implementation. iNACOL, 2013.
Form Groups
Group Work - Handout (30 Minutes)
Introductions (position, etc. stage of blended learning)20 Minutes Group Work by Case Study
Learn about School (reading, videos, etc.) How has teaching/learning changed? What is different about this school? Framework: Six Elements
Report Information on Google Doc http://bit.ly/blindex2015 10 Minutes Report Out
Implementation:iNACOL’s
Blended LearningRoadmap
Six Elements Emerged
Result: A Roadmap for
Blended Learning
Implementation
Key Learning
Clear Goals need to be established, written and discussed in ongoing way
Leadership determines sustainability and success (Administrators and Teachers)
Collaborative leadership style is essential School culture of support, innovation
(it is ok to try and fail)Ongoing professional development
(formal and informal)
Successful Blended Learning involves Six Elements
LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentTeaching/Instructional PracticeOperations / Admin
Systems/PolicyContentTechnology
A Roadmap for Blended Learning Implementation. iNACOL, 2013.
Components within each of the six elements
Evaluation Quality Funding
School Implementation Identified administrator/leader and teachers at each school Ongoing interactions (one-on-one, formal and informal) and
meetings of those involved Administrators, teachers and administrators work together
towards the blended learning goals established in each school
Promising Practices School culture of innovation and empowerment Start small and build Communication is strong and occurs between involved people
in a variety of ways (one-to-one, phone, email, chat, etc.)
1. Leadership
School Implementation Both formal and informal (Schedule ongoing group and individual
support – online and face-to-face) Modeling, webinars, small conferences, workshops, cohort
meetings Support teacher / school librarian / implementation managers are
key
Promising Practices Scheduled Time (within work week) Participating Teachers as Resources Professional Sharing / Professional Learning Community School Support
2. Professional Learning(NOT Development)
Professional Learning
Is your school Future Ready ? Check out the Professional Learning
ResourcesProfessional Learning Toolkit:
http://tech.ed.gov/futureready/professional-learning/
Professional Learning Toolkit: Primary Areas
1. Adopt digital-age dispositions and values 2. Facilitate and inspire learning and creativity 3. Design and develop digital-age learning
experiences and assessments 4. Promote student success through clear
expectations, prompt responses, and regular feedback
5. Model digital-age work and learning 6. Promote and model digital citizenship and
responsibility 7. Engage in professional growth and leadership 8. Engage in systemic improvement
School Implementation Common Vocabulary / Resources / Tools for Implementation and
Observation Support for new blended learning teachers – modeling and
mentoring Analyzing real-time data to personalize learning for each student
Promising Practices Classroom Setup Data Analysis Individualized Instruction Student Engagement Digital Content
3. Teaching/Instructional Practices
School Implementation Restructuring of the traditional school class / school day Emphasis on using real-time student performance data Change in instructional delivery model
Promising Practices Removal of institutional barriers / policies Operational support Policy development examples Data-driven instruction
4. Operations / Management Systems/Policy
School Implementation Common course management system Content providers to choose Professional development and teacher sharing about content
provider and platform use
Promising Practices Content Decision Making (purchase or build your own) Customizable platform – teachers use base curriculum and
customize based on student needs Customizable for individual students
5. Content
School Implementation School leadership ensures that technology needs of students
and teachers are addressed, and proper training provided. Dedicated technical support for the blended learning
programs. School leadership is visible in their own use of technology;
modeling expectations.
Promising Practices Infrastructure, network, hardware and software Technology Training Technology Support – Technician on site
6. Technology
Blended Learning Think Tank Groups
Leadership Professional Development Teaching/Instructional Practice Operations / Admin
Systems/Policy Content Technology
A Roadmap for Blended Learning Implementation. iNACOL, 2013.
Case Study Work Groups(30 Minutes Each Round)
20 Minutes Group Work by Element Designate facilitator and note taker Key questions and some solutions What metrics to measure progress? Quality, Budget
Report Information on Google Doc http://bit.ly/blindex2015
10 Minutes Report Out
Think Tank Groups: Round 1
LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentTeaching/Instructional PracticeOperations / Admin Systems/PolicyContentTechnology
Think Tank Groups: Round 2
LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentTeaching/Instructional PracticeOperations / Admin Systems/PolicyContentTechnology
Your School / District: What is in place? Timeline?
LeadershipProfessional DevelopmentTeaching/Instructional PracticeOperations / Admin Systems/PolicyContentTechnology
Whip Around:One thought, comment, key point shared by everyone in the room.
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