When to Blend
Designing the Right Task & Choosing the Right Tool
Amber Rinehart
Technology Integration Specialist
Teaching & Learning Community, AISD
Email: amber.rinehart@austinisd.org
Phone: 512-414-9514
Twitter: @adrinehart
SETTING THE CONTEXT FOR TODAY
So, WHY Blended Learning?
At last year’s iNACOL Blended and Online Learning Symposium, educators and thought leaders shared what excited them most about blended learning. Participants shared that blended learning acts as a change agent that can transform the teaching profession as well as the learning experience. When blended learning programs are effectively implemented with quality content and curriculum, students gain access to more personalized and engaging learning.
- See more at: http://www.dreambox.com/blog/why-blended-learning-why-now#sthash.IRqFU4q3.dpuf
MODELS OF BLENDED LEARNING
This is by no means an exhaustive list...
These models align most closely with current realities in Austin ISD. With some careful consideration about how your new technology is configured on campus, you may find that thinking along these lines is helpful.
TODAY'S DESIGN CHALLENGE
DEFINE THE PROBLEM
How might we integrate technology consistently and strategically to promote student-centered and immersive learning?
What would you ADD or REVISE?
what do we KNOW? What do we NEED to KNOW?
DESIGN CHALLENGE
In your grade level groups, explore one of the ‘When to Blend Tasks’ to generate:
- a list of considerations and best practices, and
- at least one recommended tool with a rationale.
Create up to TWO Google Slides using this link.
BLENDED LEARNING DESIGN CHALLENGE
Click here to access Blended Learning at Anderson Google Site
DESIGN PROTOTYPE
Click here to access the Blended Learning at Anderson Prototype
AISD Digital Toolkit
Click here to access the Digital Toolkit for Transformative Technology.