Blended Learning Principles

put content online for PREVIEWING
(not reviewing)

Key terms: Quizlet

Pages to read in textbook

Dig deeper links

Core content (must understand)

Edpuzzles

go paperless from Day 1

use mandated online apps

provide pre-start checklist

Basic IT resources

own computer

connection speed

reduce uncertainty

initial week for becoming familiar

Lesson on using the tech

More generous deadlines

familiarity with classroom

consistency of format, tools

rubric: how S's judged

S-T

Ss post self-intro

T feedback shows CARE, CONCERN,INTEREST

response time

not after due date

appropriate T self-disclosure

About Me page

lesson videos

S-S

divide class into smaller learning communities

collaborative projects

T assist in goal setting

Think-Pair-Share

Show and Tell(e.g. (virtual) pets, family photo)

feel respected and valued

Ss delay responses to synchronous discussions or posts

waterfall response format

enthusiastic praise of participation/not answer correctly

show willingness to learn from Ss

enable Ss choice (give up control)

T's role: From teach to learning facilitation

S choice when completing assignments

S's own websites, resources, tools

S document learning: journals/e-portfolios

collaboration

give peer feedback

comment on asynchronous message boards

Subtopic

Independent

work on problem sets

listening to recordings

write

reading texts

self-assessment

debate

sharing thinking

conferencing about student work

Gallery Walks

🛑 Less lecturing

Active learner

Social learner

Creative learner