Blended Instruction

Online Learning 2.0

Introduction

Bob Hiles Online Program Coordinator, Newport-

Mesa Unified School District rghiles@nmusd.us

Kip Leland Online Learning Specialist, Los Angeles

Unified School District kip.leland@lausd.net

Traditional Learning

Online Learning

New paradigm teacher as mentor student-centered instruction fosters independent learning 21st century skills

Fully Online Learning

Student independence Synchronous and/or Asynchronous Threaded discussions Elements of social networking

Blended Instruction

Using elements of the online environment in a traditional, face-to-face setting

Hybrid Instruction

A combination of a traditional face-to-face class and online learning Reduced in-seat

requirements

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Enhanced Learning

Easy to differentiate outcomes Individualized learning Visual & Oral learning Detailed instructions More time Easy test retakes

Digital Grading

Authentic assessments easily graded: No more red pencils "grading liner notes" Anti-plagiarism

TurnItIn.com Desktop search engines

Timestamps and no lost papers Grades easily exported

Online Testing

Wide variety of auto-graded assessments Large pool of test questions can be created Immediate feedback Great for reading comprehension, pre & post, & t

ake-home tests No Scantrons

Extending the classroom

Beyond the clock and classroom walls Course resources Class announcements Class calendar Discussions Helpful links

Social Networking

Student collaboration fostered Groups or teams Have access to all other students

Social Networking

Teacher to student Email, chat & discussions grading comments

More Efficient Class Time

Resources available online Study guides,

podcasts, reading passages, handouts, announcements, homework pages, rubrics, etc.

Save the trees!

Efficient Teacher Prep

Hidden folders for class materials: lesson plans reading materials images audio & video handouts like a web-based hard drive

21st Century Skills

Assists innovative & IMT skills

What is Needed?

Software & Hardware

Learning Management System (LMS)

Online Tools

Desktop Search Engines

Challenges

Challenges

Equity and access Professional development Student orientation and training Support

Questions?

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