1. 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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 7th grade teachers Blended Learning team Math: Ms. Hollenkamp
English: Mrs. Hammons
Social studies: Mr. Jones
Science: Mrs. Borgel
Special education teacher: Ms. Morgan

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

10. 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

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

12. 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

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

14. Teacher Training & Communication
Google classroom training-May and June
PBL training
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

15. 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

16. Thank You For Listening