1. Blended Learning December 10, 2014

2. Blended Learning Webpage 1.Go to the Mayfield Schools website 2.Hover over Staff button 3.Click on Technology Integration link 4.Click on Blended Learning Resources link on left

3. Socrative Quiz Room Name: 695782

4. Blended Learning in 2 Minutes and 38 Seconds

5. What is blended learning? A student learns at least in part through online delivery of content and instruction with some element of student control over time, place, path or pace.

6. Benefits of Blended Learning Instruction student-centered Relevant Work collaboratively Engagement Pacing Student choice

7. What Blended Learning is Not Replacement for staff Replacement for good instructional practice Substitution of one tool for another

8. Face-to-face instruction + Discovery Ed Techbook Blended Learning What is a Discovery Ed Techbook? Example of BL in Mayfield

9. Science and Social Studies Techbooks Grades 6-8 Interactive online textbooks with model lessons and activity guides Use a variety of learning materials: text, audio, video, images, and digital investigations Assignments can be individualized Assignments can be completed at home or at school

10. Techbooks 6 th Grade Science Techbook8 th Grade Social Studies Techbook

11. Typical Online Resources

12. Interactive Tools and Resources Exploration

14. Student Screens

15. Face-to-face instruction + Discovery Ed Techbook Blended Learning Small group differentiated instruction Differentiation of assignments Students have some control over time, place, path, pace

16. Portals for Blended Learning They provide access to information and tools. Online textbook (e.g., Discovery Ed) Teacher website Learning Management System (LMS)

17. What is an LMS? Robust software that provides an online portal for delivering and managing a course Teacher can post learning materials, assignments, tests and quizzes, announcements and reminders In addition to using learning materials and submitting assignments online, students can participate in online discussions/debates and perform group research

18. Moving Forward with Blended Learning What the future holds… Student Email Addresses Have a plan for purchasing, maintaining, and replacement of devices Utilize a Learning Management System (LMS) Train Teachers Implement devices with students

19. Online Discussion Why do you feel the blended learning model aids “every student, every day?”