Transforming K-12 Classrooms through Blended Learning Grace Magley, M Ed. Educational Technology Director of Educational Technology, Millis Public Schools Blended 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  Image Credit: Flickr DaddysAgeek’s
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 21 st  century look like? Image Credit: Flickr DaddysAgeek’s
Session Overview Defining Blended Learning  Benefits of a Blended Approach Teacher Preparation Blended Learning in Action Q&A Image Credit: http://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/7-reasons-why-blended-learning-makes-sense/
Defining Blended Learning Many Definitions of Blended Learning The Role of Technology Learning Management Systems
Traditional Learning Environment Image Credit:  http://davedempsey.edublogs.org/files/2011/12/old-classroom-1jmozah.jpg
Blended Learning Environment Image credit: Photo Supplied by Millis Public Schools, 2011
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 Image redit: http://www.cast.org/udl/
The LMS is the Virtual Classroom!
Teacher Preparation The 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 21 st  Century Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Innovation and Creativity. Improved Productivity Project Based Learning Personalize Learning
Project ABLE The Project ABLE approach promotes the development of solid content knowledge,  personalized learning and 21 st  century skill  development. Our teachers create rich  curriculum units and adaptive project based  learning environments that engage all students leading to successful learning outcomes.
ABLE Goals Leveraging online digital content to provide students with skills and practice.  Content Knowledge & 21 st  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 Educational Resources Why Use OER’s and Web 2.0? Flexibility Quality Affordability Interactivity 21 st  Century Skills Engagement & Creativity!
Blended Learning in Action Flipping the Classroom Self Directed Learning Project Based Learning
Image credit:  Knewton blog
Ms. D’Espinosa Grade 8: Algebra
 
 
 
Self-Directed Learning Carol Haggerty Art, 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 Learning Teacher Excitement, Collaboration and Innovation Engage and Reach all Learners
Benefits of a Blended Approach
Professional Learning Communities Encourage Change & Innovation Teachers become re-engaged!
Boston Heart Walk September, 2011
Thank You! Grace Magley Blended Learning Specialist,  itsLearning Certified Instructor ACCEPT Education Collaborative Natick, MA Educational Technology Director  Millis Public  Schools Millis, MA [email_address] Skype: gmagley Twitter: gmagley

Transforming K-12 through Blended Learning

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    Transforming K-12 Classroomsthrough Blended Learning Grace Magley, M Ed. Educational Technology Director of Educational Technology, Millis Public Schools Blended Learning Specialist, ACCEPT Education Collaborative
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    'The main functionof 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 Image Credit: Flickr DaddysAgeek’s
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    How can webest 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 21 st century look like? Image Credit: Flickr DaddysAgeek’s
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    Session Overview DefiningBlended Learning Benefits of a Blended Approach Teacher Preparation Blended Learning in Action Q&A Image Credit: http://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2010/12/08/7-reasons-why-blended-learning-makes-sense/
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    Defining Blended LearningMany Definitions of Blended Learning The Role of Technology Learning Management Systems
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    Traditional Learning EnvironmentImage Credit: http://davedempsey.edublogs.org/files/2011/12/old-classroom-1jmozah.jpg
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    Blended Learning EnvironmentImage credit: Photo Supplied by Millis Public Schools, 2011
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    Virtual Classroom PhysicalClassroom Blended Learning Environment
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    ACCEPT’s Project ABLEand 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
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    Technology’s Role… HighPerforming Network Infrastructure End-user devices Integrated Systems High quality dynamic content Applications that enhance student motivation Powerful Data Analytics
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    Why Blended LearningWorks for all Learners Image redit: http://www.cast.org/udl/
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    The LMS isthe Virtual Classroom!
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    Teacher Preparation TheRole of the Classroom Teacher Project ABLE: Transforming K12 through Blended Learning Possibilities for K-12
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    Role of theClassroom Teacher Facilitator, Coach The Disruption of Blended Learning, July 2011: *Relevance Managers *Rigor Managers *Relationship Managers
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    Blended Learning PossibilitiesEnhance Student Motivation Incorporate 21 st Century Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Innovation and Creativity. Improved Productivity Project Based Learning Personalize Learning
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    Project ABLE TheProject ABLE approach promotes the development of solid content knowledge, personalized learning and 21 st century skill development. Our teachers create rich curriculum units and adaptive project based learning environments that engage all students leading to successful learning outcomes.
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    ABLE Goals Leveragingonline digital content to provide students with skills and practice. Content Knowledge & 21 st 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
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    ABLE Blended PDIntroduction 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
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    Open Educational ResourcesWhy Use OER’s and Web 2.0? Flexibility Quality Affordability Interactivity 21 st Century Skills Engagement & Creativity!
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    Blended Learning inAction Flipping the Classroom Self Directed Learning Project Based Learning
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    Image credit: Knewton blog
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    Self-Directed Learning CarolHaggerty Art, Design & New Media
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    Project Based LearningMr. Benham: Physical Science
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    Classroom Time isProject-based, Student-centered Learning in Action!
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    Benefits of aBlended Approach Opportunity to Rethink Teaching and Learning Teacher Excitement, Collaboration and Innovation Engage and Reach all Learners
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    Benefits of aBlended Approach
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    Professional Learning CommunitiesEncourage Change & Innovation Teachers become re-engaged!
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    Boston Heart WalkSeptember, 2011
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    Thank You! GraceMagley Blended Learning Specialist, itsLearning Certified Instructor ACCEPT Education Collaborative Natick, MA Educational Technology Director Millis Public Schools Millis, MA [email_address] Skype: gmagley Twitter: gmagley