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Blending Learning Online and Across the School:
Practical Strategies for Success
Darlene Haught, Director of Extended Programs & Emerging TechnologiesJamie Dickie, Director of Technology
Bullis SchoolPotomac, MD
Introductions
Darlene HaughtDirector of Extended Programs and Emerging Technologies
Resources for this Presentation
Jamie DickieDirector of Technology
http://tinyurl.com/bullis2013
What’s in store…
Quick share of what we’re doing at Bullis School…
…and a website of details & resources for your future reflection
Who is Bullis School?
• Independent school
• Co-ed, grades 2-12
• Located in suburban Maryland outside of Washington DC
Innovative strategic planning focus
Emphasis onTechnology
Tech Survey
TICAS Task Force
e-Learning Steering Committee
Online Advisory Committee
Technology standardsCourse management system
Expanded access at campus & homeExploration of online learning
Key Ingredients to Start
Access Organization
Connection
Moving from School Device to BYOD
Upper School Lab, Middle School Lab, Lower School Lab
Library Lab, Multimedia Lab, Upper School Math Lab
Teachers had Tablets
Students Had Labs and Carts
Middle School Social Studies Lab, Middle School English Lab, Middle School Science Lab Upper School English
Lab, Lower School Laptop Carts
Bring Your Own DeviceStudents: Can bring in a Mac or PC laptop
Teachers: Have a choice between 2 Mac models and 2 PC models
People happier, more invested in something they own
Fewer ProblemsLess Training
And we saved money
What’s my password for….
Result: Implemented “Haiku” learning management system for all classes
Innovation was great, but we needed a home base.
Connection and Collaboration
Why Would I check my email?
My grandma only sends me messages on my birthday
Integrated with LMS
Many have accounts
Real Time Collaboration
We blend our learning @ Bullis….
Blended online program of credit-bearing courses
StructuredPD in blended learning Blended
learning in the classroom
We blend our learning @ Bullis….
StructuredPD in blended learning
• Formal and standardized approach to blended learning• Expectation for all staff—instructional and instructional-support staff to
participate in introductory level professional development• Collaborative efforts of blended teaching strategies – sharing of best
practices among peers• Established templates for content structure in Haiku
• Formal, structured approach to online content development with quality control
• Integrated tech support for participants aligned with the content of the PD course
We blend our learning @ Bullis….
Blended online program of credit-bearing courses
• Prepare our students with core academic skills necessary for success as a lifelong learner
• Instill critical skills as a successful learner in digital learning• Provide opportunity for students to take charge of their learning• Practical preparation for a college-like learning environment
• Allow for flexibility in scheduling• Access to more course offerings
We blend our learning @ Bullis….
Blended learning in the classroom
• Encouraged teachers to explore new tools for engaging students
• Supported teachers in creating and posting course content in new ways
• Established blended teaching in the classroom is a “best practice” at Bullis
Contact and Resources
Darlene HaughtDirector of Extended Programs and Emerging Technologies
Resources for this Presentation
Jamie DickieDirector of Technology
http://tinyurl.com/bullis2013