1. Blended Learning @MSS

2. The Need 3. IF teachers, of all grade 9 courses, integrate technology to support differentiated instruction and assessment with the a focus on developing student ownership of learning THEN the gaps between academic and other courses will decrease. 4. September 2014 each grade 9 will bring a laptop or tablet. 5. Essential Practices School Budget aligned with SIPSA-WB Assessment for, as and of Learning Descriptive feedback Gradual Release of Responsibility Technology enabled learning environment Purposeful planning to address student need through differentiation 6. Teacher Development Mechanics 1. How will you share content and material with students? 2. How will you accept assignments from students? 3. How will you provide descriptive feedback to students? 21st Century Skills / Shift in Pedagogy Communication Collaboration Creativity Critical Thinking 7. PD Plan SSI 21st Century Hub Inquiry Technology Resource Teacher 1.5 days/week TLLP 8. TLLP Title: Personalizing Learning Through 1:1 BYOD Blended Learning $14,000 Approximately $2000 for teaching devices (iPad minis) Approximately $1000 for materials like projector adapters, power bars, headsets, etc. Approximately $1000 for online resources (voicethreads, blogging account, xtranormal) Approximately $10,000 for release time 9. Teacher Survey June 2013 72% have students using technology a couple times per week or more PD that wanted D2L training Time to learn other digital tools Time to collaborate with others to create lessons/activities Opportunities to attend conferences 10. Tools teachers want to learn about D2L Google Docs Creating video Polling students Photo editing 11. Their proficiency Strongest in fostering creativity and inspiring student learning Greatest need in creating a digital environment where student differentiate their own learning and take more ownership/responsibility for their learning They want to learn about (in this order): Gradual release of responsibility These all ranked 2nd: Differentiated instruction Differentiated assessment Descriptive feedback 12. TLLP 7 core team members meet regularly Cycles individualize the learning Tools that work on any device Descriptive Feedback, Differentiated Instruction/Assessment Empowering students to own and personalize the learning Provide suggestions, tips, etc. for involving and empowering other teachers 13. TLLP Others Sharing at http://personalizinglearning.ca/ and Ministry sharing site Running Lunchnlearns Biweekly Geek Speak newsletters highlighting digital tools that work on any device Releasing teachers outside of core group for personal learning (1:1 or small group with a mentor) 14. Blended Learning Others A blended learning committee Increased network drops in school Shifted to a volume purchase plan and configurator method of managing iDevice settings and apps (allows for sharing of apps to support BYOD) Parent night and information package (in your folders). What is Blended Learning? Why Blended Learning Choosing a Device