Ann Kruze and Sara Armstrong, PhD Alternative Instructional Strategies Muir Middle School March 22, 2016 Ann Kruze and Sara Armstrong, PhD http://blog.tutorhub.com/2014/01/10/tips-for-tutors-12-teaching-strategies-for-effective-learning/

Alternative Instructional Strategies

Module Objectives: Teachers will 3 Objectives - Teachers will become familiar with the concepts of blended learning practice using a blended lesson/unit become familiar with rotation as a good blended learning strategy extend an existing lesson to alternative strategies

Blended Learning Station Rotation – a Rotation-model implementation in which within a given course or subject (e.g., math), students rotate on a fixed schedule or at the teacher’s discretion among classroom-based learning modalities. The rotation includes at least one station for online learning. Other stations might include activities such as small-group or full-class instruction, group projects, individual tutoring, and pencil-and-paper assignments. Some implementations involve the entire class alternating among activities together, whereas others divide the class into small group or one-by-one rotations. The Station-Rotation model differs from the Individual-Rotation model because students rotate through all of the stations, not only those on their custom schedules. (Example: KIPP LA Empower Academy) Show the video from ~2:30 to ~5:00 in time Facilitator gives an example of a rotation (one method for blended learning that could be used at middles school) in a class period 2) Teachers, in department pairs, plan a 3-part rotation for one 45-minute period Edutopia: Blended Learning: Making it Work in Your Classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auzwH1mK2TY 5

Power of Words

Power of Words

Power of Words

Power of Words

Blended Learning – Rotation Starting with a lesson you already deliver, develop a three-part rotation. Decide on the part you already have and add to it. direct instruction technology hands-on

6 Models of Blended Learning Face-to-Face Driver Model Rotation Model Flex Model Online Lab Model Self-Blend Model Online Driver Model http://www.dreambox.com/blog/6-models-blended-learning

Flipped Classroom Image: http://blog.edtechie.net/openness/the-open-flip/ 7 Things You Should Know About Flipped Clssrooms: https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf

Create or convert a lesson you currently want to or are teaching Work Time Create or convert a lesson you currently want to or are teaching to a blended learning lesson. Image: http://www.edutopia.org/practice/teacher-collaboration-matching-complementary-strengths

Seesaw http://web.seesaw.me/learn-more/

Reflection and Evaluation

Reflection and Evaluation

Module 6 - Next Steps Teachers create/revise a few lessons in a blended learning model. Teachers present the lesson and reflect on its successes and challenges. Teachers continue using blended learning for differentiation and student-engaged learning.