An Outline For Implementing Blended Learning
The goal for this initiative will be two fold:
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In order to model lifelong learning for students, teachers will gain new understandings about the importance of personalized classroom practices to support student learning.
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Teachers will then create blended learning environments that support the individual and unique needs of all students.
Inform - Present evidence from research and review proposal for principals and teachers
Recruit - Send out interest surveys to all teachers for the purpose of forming a “pilot”
program to begin implementing blended learning
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Distribute survey to teachers
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Analyze information and determine interest
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Make contact with teachers that will be participating
Professional Development
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Schedule meetings to answer questions, provide professional development and share ideas and practices about blended learning and personalizing learning.
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Travel to other school districts that are already using a blended learning model.
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Teachers will evaluate current instruction practices and start to implement small, gradual changes that allow students to have more control over their own learning.
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Teachers will attend area technology conferences and seek out sessions about blended learning or tools and techniques that enable teachers to personalize learning for students.
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Teachers will participate in a book study over the book "Blended Learning in Action: A Practical Guide Toward Sustainable Change" by Catlin R. Tucker, Tiffany Wycoff and Jason T. Green.
Implement
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The Blended Learning Committee will set goals for the upcoming year.
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Teachers will continue to learn and incorporate newly formed pedagogical practices
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The importance of student feedback and formative assessment will be at the forefront of the blended learning initiative.
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Teachers will closely monitor student progress, reflect and report back to the group concerning results, best practices and difficulties encountered while implementing blended learning strategies.
Share
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Teachers will begin to report on the results of blended learning practices in their classroom in hopes of encouraging other teachers to try them in their own classrooms.
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Seek feedback and evaluate responses from students concerning the overall effectiveness of a blended learning environment that emphasizes personalized learning.
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Teachers and students will participate in a panel discussion with administrators and other teachers to answer questions and discuss outcomes of the initial phase of the blended learning initiative.