What is Blended Learning? Mr. Preston * Welcome and Introductions Thank YSC for preparing the light meal Post-its on table to write questions and concerns—to be addressed afterwards

Blended Learning Blended learning is an educational model that incorporates traditional classroom instruction with digital technology.

Our Journey… Administrative team visited both PBL and Summit Learning schools GCMS math teachers participated in Project-based learning (PBL) grant through OVEC with Mrs. Peterson

Blended learning What it is and isn’t.. What it isn’t.. What it is.. Students sitting at computer all day Students using computers as a resource for learning What it is.. What it isn’t.. Teacher led classrooms based on individual and/or group needs Students learning on their own

Blended Learning Myth or Fact? Blended learning is only for gifted and advanced students Blended learning is for all types of learners Myth.. Fact… Students receive more personalized learning from teachers Students work in isolation

What does this look like at GCMS? One sixth grade team and one seventh grade team One shared special education teacher Students will still receive the regular Humanities rotation Each student will be assigned a Chromebook computer Summit Learning platform will be used as the digital platform

6th grade teachers Blended Learning team Math: Mrs. Sekowski English: Ms. Spegal Social studies: Mrs. Rash Science: Mrs. W. Cummins Special education teacher: Ms. Morgan

7th grade teachers Blended Learning team Math: Ms. Hollenkamp English: Mrs. Hammons Social studies: Mr. Jones Science: Mrs. Borgel Special education teacher: Ms. Morgan

Blended Learning consists of… Teacher-led direct instruction PBL (Project-based learning) PLT (Personalized learning time) Mentoring time Goal setting

Project Based Learning What is Project Based Learning (PBL)? Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge

Personalized Learning Time Occurs after instruction Allows student choice and pace Re-teaching/review Retest content

Mentoring Time & Goal Setting Each student will be assigned a teacher Meet weekly to discuss if previous goal reached Review work that has been completed and upcoming work Set new goals for the week

A day in the life of a Blended Learning student Intervention/Enrichment/Mentoring/Goal-setting Humanities rotation Core classes English Math Science Social studies

Teacher Training & Communication Google classroom training-May and June PBL training 2017-2018 Summit Learning platform training Administrative team: Jun 2017 Teacher team training-July 2017 Communication to parents of Blended Learning teams Early August 2017: Blended Learning team parents & students September 2017: Parent night Monthly meetings

Opportunity Letter was mailed to parents/guardians on Tuesday May 9th Send form back with student by May 19th Notifications will be made by June 2nd Mr. Smith

Thank You For Listening