1. Acceleration/Remediation Through the Blended Model
LEADERS IN LITERACY CONFERENCE
Acceleration/Remediation Through the Blended Model
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January 13, 2017
April Widener
Bridgett Harter

2. Essential Question
How can I effectively implement the blended model for acceleration/remediation in my classroom?
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3. What is it?
-Blended Model -Three-Rotation Model Incorporates meaningful technology use with face-to-face instruction in small group rotations
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4. Why THIS Model?
*Allows face-to-face time with EVERY student *Gets students up & moving *Technology directly correlates with skills being covered *If a students masters/exceeds expectations in one station, they can rotate to another station
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5. Kim, A. (2014). Rotational Models Work for Any Classroom.
Research
"The role of technology is to meet students where they are and bring them forward or advance them.”
~ Anthony Kim (2014)
Kim, A.  (2014).  Rotational Models Work for Any Classroom. 
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6. Your thoughts?
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7. Rose, J. (2014). Blended Learning’s Two-Legged Stools.
Think about this...
While referring to the rotational model of instruction, Joel Rose (2014) clearly states the challenge of different material being conveyed by technology-based sources and classroom teachers.
Rose, J.  (2014).  Blended Learning’s Two-Legged Stools.
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8. The usual:. Pre-Assessment/Benchmark
The usual: *Pre-Assessment/Benchmark *Assigned modules/tasks to compete based on area(s) of need
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9. Educational Technology, 9(4), 46-50.
Said Ghoul (2013) suggest the use of a software program that is closely related to the teaching style of the actual teacher, one that allows teachers to organize assignments and tasks and push them out to students (p. 47).
Ghoul, S.  (2013).  Rotational Blended Learning Model.  I-manager’s Journal of
            Educational Technology, 9(4),
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10. What it Looks Like Independent Study Computer Station
Teacher-Led Small Group
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11. How it Works
Use Lexile levels and Math Inventory quartiles to group students
5 per group
Post rotation schedule in room
Use timer to end rotations
20 minutes per station (approx.)
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12. MATH
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13. Teacher-Led Small Group
Mon. & Wed. – Teach/Re-Teach current 6th grade skill w/ guided practice
Tues. & Thurs. – Tutor on current Pre- Algebra skill
Fri. – Quiz on current 6th grade skill
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14. Extra practice on current Pre-Algebra & 6th grade math skills
Independent Study
Extra practice on current Pre-Algebra & 6th grade math skills
Mon. & Wed. – Pre-Algebra
Tues. & Thurs. – 6th grade
Fri. – Pre-Algebra quiz
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15. ELA
Remediation period for students not reading on grade level and not enrolled in the Read 180 course
Independent Literacy Lounge
Students read for pleasure on a Lexile level 50 points above or 50
points below their level based on Reading Inventory scores.
Computer Station/Study Ladder
Students complete lessons assigned by the teacher based on their
level
Small Group Instruction
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)
Students are guided and prompted based on reading needs
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16. Teacher-Led Small Group
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Purple System
Two types of lessons: odd & even
Odd lesson days are used to introduce a
new text at an instructional level for the
group.
Even lesson days are used to introduce a
new text that is BELOW their level.
(Confidence boost and improve fluency)
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17. Literacy Lounge
Students choose a book for pleasure from the classroom library to go in their assigned book bag.
The book should be between 50 points above or 50 points below their Lexile level based on recent Reading Inventory.
“When we are pressed for time, independent reading is usually the first thing cut. However, a carefully monitored independent reading program is the single most important part of your reading instructional program.”
- Regie Routman
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23. Tips Practice rotations many times
Do trial runs of your stations with shorter station times
Keep a log at your station to record observations/track patterns among students
Have some way for students to view/track their own progress
Ideal time to use Mastery Connect
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24. Your turn to be the student!
Assemble into small groups and choose a station When you hear this sound, rotate clockwise to the next station
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25. Essential Question
How can you effectively implement the blended model for acceleration/remediation in your classroom?
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