BLENDED LEARNING PROGRAM

Purcell Marian High School

General Academics

• The fundamental purpose of school is to ensure high levels of learning for all students. How do we create a school that helps more kids learn at higher levels?

Purcell Marian Blended Learning

Purcell Marian Blended LearningIt is all about student learning:

What do students need to learn?

How do we know the students have learned it?

What do we do if they haven’t learned it or if they already know it?

Purcell Marian Blended LearningAlthough we make large gains in student

learning, it is not enough.

At the same time, there is no more time in the day to do more of what we are currently doing, so we need to do what we are currently doing more efficiently.

Purcell Marian Blended Learning

Definition:Blended learning personalizes each student’s educational experience by

enhancing traditional teaching methods with technology.

Mission Dolores Video

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Purcell Marian Blended LearningStudent-Centered Learning

Blended Learning at Purcell Marian

Many classrooms everydayForeign LanguageLanguage Arts ReadingSummer School

Customize: made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific

individual

Blended Learning on SteroidsCouple student mastery with real time data

by more efficiently identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses.

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Purcell Marian Blended LearningAllows students to progress at their own rate.

Informs teachers, through data compiled, of the student’s strengths and weaknesses.

Strengths and weaknesses can then be addressed by the teacher who is now enabled to provide truly individualized education to the student.

Purcell Marian Blended LearningDue to our involvement with the GRACE

Program we have been given the opportunity by the Archdiocese to begin a blended learning program at Purcell Marian.

Purcell Marian Blended LearningWhere We Are

TimelineArchdiocese approval: Dec. 5, 2012Unanimous PM Board Approval: Dec. 10, 2012

Consultant Group: Evergreen Education GroupExperienced in blended learning implementation

for traditional schools across the U.S.Based on months of intensive study, a decision has

been made on how best to implement blended learning at Purcell Marian

Where We Are: The Model

Single-Discipline Instructional Model

Mathematics

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Purcell Marian Blended LearningWhy Math?General Academics• #1 indicator for success in college• Math courses in high school determine academic

opportunity in college• 2-year college vs. 4-year college• Program of choice

• Have explored numerous strategies, but the challenge remains to meet students’ needs

Purcell Marian Blended LearningWhy Math?Blended Learning: A Fit for EveryoneFour options aren’t always enough:

• Advanced • College Prep• College Option• Remedial

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Why Math?Blended Learning Solution

• Revision of formal Math Standards in Ohio reflect academic need in ALL schools• Core vs. Non-Core Diploma

Purcell Marian Blended LearningStudent Advantages

Purcell Marian Customized LearningWhere We Are: The Model

Math: Instructional Staffing• Two full-time Master teachers• One full-time paraprofessional• One online concept coach• Blended Learning Coordinator

Purcell Marian Blended LearningDynamic Classroom Opportunities

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Key Targets:• Building will be renovated to accommodate

the learning space• Working with GBBN Architects (Bob Gramann

‘60)• Working with Messer Construction (Bernie Suer)• Working with CBTS (John Burns ‘79)

• CBTS is working with Purcell Marian’s technology team to upgrade our equipment

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Questions?

For more information, visit www.purcellmarian.org

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