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Transforming K-12 Classrooms through Blended Learning
Grace Magley, M Ed. Educational Technology
Director of Educational Technology, Millis Public SchoolsBlended Learning Specialist, ACCEPT Education Collaborative
'The main function of the school... lies in offering opportunities and an environment in which a child can explore freely, along many lines, and create in many media. In doing he will utilize his natural instinctive energies in the acquiring of skills and the building of interests.' Froebel Publication 1949
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• How can we best prepare all students for success?
• How can we meet the needs of all learners in the classroom?
• What new skills and literacies do students need in a world transformed by technology and innovation?
• What type of teaching and learning will elevate student engagement and improve achievement?
• What is the role of technology?
• What should classrooms of the 21st century look like?
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Session Overview
Defining Blended Learning
Benefits of a Blended Approach
Teacher Preparation
Blended Learning in Action
Q&A
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Defining Blended Learning
Many Definitions of Blended LearningThe Role of Technology
Learning Management Systems
Traditional Learning Environment
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Blended Learning Environment
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Virtual Classroom
Physical Classroom
Blended Learning
Environment
ACCEPT’s Project ABLE and
Virtual High School
“Blended Learning is the integration of digital content, resources and Web 2.0 tools into classroom instructional practice to enhance, expand and transform student outcomes”
Blended Learning in Action, presentation by Colleen Worrell, Virtual High School and Susan Rees Executive Director of ACCEPT Education Collaborative given at the 2011 ASEA Conference
Technology’s Role…
High Performing Network Infrastructure
End-user devices
Integrated Systems
High quality dynamic content
Applications that enhance student motivation
Powerful Data Analytics
Why Blended Learning Works for all Learners
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The LMS is the Virtual Classroom!
Teacher PreparationThe Role of the Classroom Teacher
Project ABLE: Transforming K12 through Blended Learning
Possibilities for K-12
Role of the Classroom Teacher
Facilitator, Coach
The Disruption of Blended Learning, July 2011:
*Relevance Managers
*Rigor Managers
*Relationship Managers
Blended Learning Possibilities
Enhance Student Motivation
Incorporate 21st Century Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Innovation and Creativity.
Improved Productivity
Project Based Learning
Personalize Learning
Project ABLE
The Project ABLE approach promotesthe development of solid content knowledge, personalized learning and 21st century skill
development. Our teachers create rich curriculum units and adaptive project based
learning environments that engage all studentsleading to successful learning outcomes.
ABLE Goals
Leveraging online digital content to provide students with skills and practice. Content Knowledge & 21st Century Skills
Teachers focus on depth and application of concepts to teach higher order thinking skills during class time. Rigor, Relevance & Relationships
Teachers provide differentiated feedback based on data. Facilitating & Coaching
Students self pace to master skills and content knowledge in an online collaborative environment. Community & Habits of Mind
ABLE Blended PD
Introduction to Blended Learning
Open Educational Resources & Web 2.0 Tools
Building an Online Environment to support Blended Learning with itsLearning
Supporting all Learners begins with Engagement
Incorporating tools for Differentiating Online
Designing an Environment to support self-directed learners
Facilitation Skills
Open EducationalResourcesWhy Use OER’s and Web 2.0?
•Flexibility•Quality•Affordability•Interactivity•21st Century Skills•Engagement & Creativity!
Blended Learning in Action
• Flipping the Classroom• Self Directed Learning• Project Based Learning
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Ms. D’EspinosaGrade 8: Algebra
Self-Directed Learning
Carol HaggertyArt, Design & New Media
Project Based Learning
Mr. Benham: Physical Science
Classroom Time is Project-based, Student-centered Learning in Action!
Benefits of a Blended Approach
Opportunity to Rethink Teaching and LearningTeacher Excitement, Collaboration and
InnovationEngage and Reach all Learners
Benefits of a Blended Approach
Professional Learning Communities Encourage
Change & Innovation
Teachers become re-engaged!
Boston Heart WalkSeptember, 2011
Thank You!
Grace Magley
Blended Learning Specialist, itsLearning Certified InstructorACCEPT Education Collaborative Natick, MA
Educational Technology Director Millis Public Schools Millis, MA
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