What Is Blended Learning???

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Blended Learning:An innovative approach to teaching that incorporates designing and customizing digital technology with personalized learning to accelerate achievement for all students.

BLENDED LEARNING IS NOT THE DEVICE…

"The vision is to move from improving the system we have to innovate the system we need.“

IMPACT Program Model Innovative Methods for Personalizing Academics,

Complemented by Technology

BL Expectations:Daily classroom practices that incorporate differentiated instruction and personalized learning (regardless of technology utilization or resources)

Responsible and ethical standards following consistent I-SS practices and policies for use of technology, learning triangle and PDSA.

GOALS/Milestones:  

2013-14: All Core Subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, English)

2014-15:  Any extra areas where data indicates gaps need to be closed

2015-16:  Blended learning across all subject areas

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D e v e l o p i n g Yo u r B l e n d e d L e a r n i n g C o m p e t e n c i e sTraditional Teaching

PracticesBlended Teaching

Practices

(Enhanced)

Small group instruction

Differentiation

Data driven decision-making

Understand and integrate digital content into course

Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Engage parents and students

Create blended learning routines and expectations

Instill digital ethics

Manage technology effectively

Manage multiple learning paths

Assess content mastery

Create a culture of resilience, self-advocacyManage student

behavior

Plan and deliver coherent instruction

Create a culture of respect and achievement

Demonstratecontent knowledge

Track academic goals

(Unchanged) (New)

Ask questions and check for understanding

Facilitate collaborative learning

B L R u b r i c To o l s

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Now it’s your turn!!!

Education Elements │ Health High School 12

*Match each Competency Level with a correct example.

*Label what the defining factor is to move up on the Competency scale

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N e x t S t e p s

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• Evaluation– [insert directions for evaluations- complete on paper/online/etc]

• Next steps– Our next PD [training/support day is XXX]