1. https://sites.google.com/site/wintersmspd/
Using Technology to Support
Blended Learning

2. Alternative Instructional Strategies Winters Middle School
April 15 Sara Armstrong, Ann Kruze and Bonnie Marks

3. Alternative Instructional Strategies

4. 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 include rotation

6. Blended Learning – Rotation
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 6

7. 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

8. Gallery Walk

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

10. Module 6 - Follow-up Suggestions
Coaches continue conversations about blended learning and a flipped classroom and provide implementation models.
Coaches provide screencasting professional development.
Coaches offer professional development and/or provide resources to teachers regarding blended learning and the flipped classroom.

11. NEXT MEETING
April 29
Daily Activities
and Celebration