blended learning, ncties 2015
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Blended Learning in th
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Elementary Classroom
Presented By: Emily Schmidt & Martha Smith
NCTIES, March 2015
Agenda
❖ What is Blended Learning?
❖ What does it look like?
❖ Our Experiences with Blended Classrooms
❖ How to Get Started
❖ Blended Learning Tools
❖ Questions
What is Blended Learning?• Blended learning is a hybrid way of learning !
• Combines small group instruction with the teacher and personalized instruction on a computer/tablet
!• Uses adaptive technology !
• Blended learning allows students to control the pace and content of their own instruction.
!• Blended Learning is NOT Technology Integration.
Blended learning combines traditional direct instruction from the teacher and instruction and
practice on a computer/tablet
BLENDED LEARNING
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“Technology is not a teacher - even with the best software, the technology is not the professional in the
room.” -Talbot Bielefeldt, ISTE Senior Research Associate
What does an elementary level blended learning
classroom look like?
Elementary Blended Learning Classroom
❖ There are several models of blended learning.
❖ In our classes, we use a station-rotation model.
❖ If you are already teaching using theworkshop model, you are only a step away from creating a blended learning classroom.
Small Group Instruction with a
Teacher
Students still receive direct instruction from a teacher or
assistant daily.
Data
Instruction and Practice on Computer/Tablet
Students will use online learning programs and teacher created lessons to continue their direct
instruction.
Centers & Partner Work
Collaboration with peers is still essential to student learning.
Independent Work
Independent work can be used as informal assessment and allows students continued practice with that day’s
instruction.
Independent Work
Instruction & Practice on Computer/Tablet
Small Group Instruction with a Teacher
Centers & Partner Work
Monday/Friday+Mini,Lesson012:15,12:25+
12:25,12:40+ 12:40,12:55+ 12:55,1:15+Group01+
TenMarks) Center) Teacher)
Group02+
Center) Teacher) TenMarks)
Group03+
Teacher) TenMarks) Center)
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday-Mini0Lesson312:15012:25-
12:25012:45- 12:4501:05- 1:0501:25-Group31-
Dreambox) Dreambox) Teacher)
Group32-
Teacher) Dreambox) Dreambox)
Group33-
Dreambox) Teacher) Center)
Our Blended Learning Plans
Mrs. Smith’s Classroom Rotations
Ms. Schmidt’s Classroom Rotations
Our Experiences with Blended
Learning
Here are just a few things that we’ve learned along
the way…
Student Experience with Technology
Helpful Hint
Keep in mind what technology students have
access to home. Not every student will have access to a computer, tablet, and/or
smartphone at home.
Organization
Helpful Hint
Assign each student a device.
Accountability
Helpful Hint
Technology Contract - Have students and parents sing a technology contract
that outlines your expectations for technology use.
Headphones
Helpful Hint
Add headphones to your back to school supply list or ask your PTO to purchase some for the
classroom. !
Teach students how to take them out of the computers.
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K-2 students usually don’t like earbuds.
Computers versus Tablets
Helpful Hint !
If you have a choice between computers and tablets, ask yourself:
What is my purpose for using the technology?
Compatibility of Programs
Helpful Hint
Test the programs you’d like to use on your device before giving assignments
to students.
First Steps to Building Your Own Blended Classroom
Start with what you have!
Scrounge Around for Unused or Under-Utilized
Resources
Blended Learning Tools
Free Resources
More Resources (Paid Subscription Required)
What Our Students Think“We use technology everyday. If it’s iPads, computers, or the SMARTBoard, it counts. I like this school because the teachers tell us to never give up and do what’s right for you.” -Samay, 2nd Grade Student
“The best thing that I like about Coltrane-Webb is that we get to use lots of technology. On the computers, we use websites like Dreambox and Sumdog for math, RAZ-Kids for reading and Pebble-Go in Science and Social Studies.” ~Tealy, 2nd Grade Student
“We are a lucky school to have all of this technology.” ~Ben, 2nd Grade Student
“In my class, we use Dreambox. Dreambox is for math. I like it because you’re learning, but you’re having fun and if you get stuck, they help you out.” ~Amelia, 2nd Grade Student
We use technology to teach us math and reading and typing and lots more. We use the laptops and iPads each and every day. The students learn a lot at this school.” ~Charlotte, 2nd Grade Student
Questions