The Blended Learning Blueprint for Elementary Teachers
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Your blueprint for empowering students through personalized learning
In today’s technologically-integrated world, blended learning is a natural fit for the elementary classroom, where many teachers already think flexibly about the learning environment, resources, and time in order to meet diverse student needs. As blended elementary classrooms become more common, teachers and administrators must develop a shared understanding of the characteristics of effective instruction in blended environments.
This guide is designed to help K-5 teachers develop and carry out a plan for effective instruction in blended environments. Presented in a step-by-step workbook format, this resource identifies the competencies blended teachers need and strategies for development, culminating in a personalized implementation plan for blended instruction. Readers will
- Take an in-depth look at the iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework, to foster a deeper understanding of the teacher proficiencies needed for effective blended learning environments.
- Identify your own strengths and needs related to the blended teacher competencies.
- Develop a personalized blueprint for designing and facilitating blended learning in your classrooms.
- Tailor your needs and goals when it comes to maximizing instructional time, personalizing learning, empowering students, pursuing professional learning, and more.
- Explore specific strategies and examples of blended learning in elementary classrooms, and reflect on your own plans for blended instruction.
Making the shift to blended learning requires intentional planning and support. This workbook will guide you through the process of developing an actionable plan for blended learning in your classroom.
Contents
Preface
- Rationale
- Organization
- Possible Uses
Acknowledgments
- Publisher’s Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
INTRODUCTION Defining Blended Learning
- Why Blended Learning?
- Definition and Models of Blended Learning
- Internet Safety in the Elementary Classroom
- CHAPTER 1 Blended Learning Teacher Competencies
- Mindsets
- Qualities
- Adaptive Skills
- Technical Skills
- CHAPTER 2 Crafting Your Vision
- Adapting Blended Models
- Rethinking the Role of Teachers and Learners
- Letting Go of Control
- Redesigning the Learning Space
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 3 Maximizing Instructional Time
- Answering the Essential Question About Time
- Rethinking the School Day
- Cloning the Teacher
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 4 Making It Personal
- Moving From Differentiation to Personalized Learning
- Designing Personalized Pathways
- Making Pathways Work
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 5 Empowering Students
- Leveraging Formative Assessments
- Managing Data and Goal-Setting
- Tapping Into Student Passions
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 6 Expanding Your Toolbox
- Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences
- Leveraging Adaptive Tools for Self-Paced Learning
- Amplifying Student Voice
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 7 Professional Learning
- Collaborating With Colleagues
- Connecting With Stakeholders
- Owning Your Professional Learning
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 8 Getting Started
- Starting Small
- Planning for Sustainability
- Designing the Blueprint
Appendices
- Appendix A: Blueprint for Blended Learning
- Appendix B: iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework
- Appendix C: Reflecting on the iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competencies
- Appendix D: Recommended Reading
- Appendix E: Guide for Coaching and Supporting Blended Teachers
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
Your blueprint for empowering students through personalized learning
In today’s technologically-integrated world, blended learning is a natural fit for the elementary classroom, where many teachers already think flexibly about the learning environment, resources, and time in order to meet diverse student needs. As blended elementary classrooms become more common, teachers and administrators must develop a shared understanding of the characteristics of effective instruction in blended environments.
This guide is designed to help K-5 teachers develop and carry out a plan for effective instruction in blended environments. Presented in a step-by-step workbook format, this resource identifies the competencies blended teachers need and strategies for development, culminating in a personalized implementation plan for blended instruction. Readers will
- Take an in-depth look at the iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework, to foster a deeper understanding of the teacher proficiencies needed for effective blended learning environments.
- Identify your own strengths and needs related to the blended teacher competencies.
- Develop a personalized blueprint for designing and facilitating blended learning in your classrooms.
- Tailor your needs and goals when it comes to maximizing instructional time, personalizing learning, empowering students, pursuing professional learning, and more.
- Explore specific strategies and examples of blended learning in elementary classrooms, and reflect on your own plans for blended instruction.
Making the shift to blended learning requires intentional planning and support. This workbook will guide you through the process of developing an actionable plan for blended learning in your classroom.
Contents
Preface
- Rationale
- Organization
- Possible Uses
Acknowledgments
- Publisher’s Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
INTRODUCTION Defining Blended Learning
- Why Blended Learning?
- Definition and Models of Blended Learning
- Internet Safety in the Elementary Classroom
- CHAPTER 1 Blended Learning Teacher Competencies
- Mindsets
- Qualities
- Adaptive Skills
- Technical Skills
- CHAPTER 2 Crafting Your Vision
- Adapting Blended Models
- Rethinking the Role of Teachers and Learners
- Letting Go of Control
- Redesigning the Learning Space
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 3 Maximizing Instructional Time
- Answering the Essential Question About Time
- Rethinking the School Day
- Cloning the Teacher
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 4 Making It Personal
- Moving From Differentiation to Personalized Learning
- Designing Personalized Pathways
- Making Pathways Work
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 5 Empowering Students
- Leveraging Formative Assessments
- Managing Data and Goal-Setting
- Tapping Into Student Passions
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 6 Expanding Your Toolbox
- Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences
- Leveraging Adaptive Tools for Self-Paced Learning
- Amplifying Student Voice
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 7 Professional Learning
- Collaborating With Colleagues
- Connecting With Stakeholders
- Owning Your Professional Learning
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 8 Getting Started
- Starting Small
- Planning for Sustainability
- Designing the Blueprint
Appendices
- Appendix A: Blueprint for Blended Learning
- Appendix B: iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework
- Appendix C: Reflecting on the iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competencies
- Appendix D: Recommended Reading
- Appendix E: Guide for Coaching and Supporting Blended Teachers
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
February 2018 | 176 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781544318639 | $39.95 |
| Lifetime | 28/04/2023 | 9781544318615 | $36.00 |
Your blueprint for empowering students through personalized learning
In today’s technologically-integrated world, blended learning is a natural fit for the elementary classroom, where many teachers already think flexibly about the learning environment, resources, and time in order to meet diverse student needs. As blended elementary classrooms become more common, teachers and administrators must develop a shared understanding of the characteristics of effective instruction in blended environments.
This guide is designed to help K-5 teachers develop and carry out a plan for effective instruction in blended environments. Presented in a step-by-step workbook format, this resource identifies the competencies blended teachers need and strategies for development, culminating in a personalized implementation plan for blended instruction. Readers will
- Take an in-depth look at the iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework, to foster a deeper understanding of the teacher proficiencies needed for effective blended learning environments.
- Identify your own strengths and needs related to the blended teacher competencies.
- Develop a personalized blueprint for designing and facilitating blended learning in your classrooms.
- Tailor your needs and goals when it comes to maximizing instructional time, personalizing learning, empowering students, pursuing professional learning, and more.
- Explore specific strategies and examples of blended learning in elementary classrooms, and reflect on your own plans for blended instruction.
Making the shift to blended learning requires intentional planning and support. This workbook will guide you through the process of developing an actionable plan for blended learning in your classroom.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Rationale
- Organization
- Possible Uses
- Acknowledgments
- Publisher’s Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- INTRODUCTION Defining Blended Learning
- Why Blended Learning?
- Definition and Models of Blended Learning
- Internet Safety in the Elementary Classroom
- CHAPTER 1 Blended Learning Teacher Competencies
- Mindsets
- Qualities
- Adaptive Skills
- Technical Skills
- CHAPTER 2 Crafting Your Vision
- Adapting Blended Models
- Rethinking the Role of Teachers and Learners
- Letting Go of Control
- Redesigning the Learning Space
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 3 Maximizing Instructional Time
- Answering the Essential Question About Time
- Rethinking the School Day
- Cloning the Teacher
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 4 Making It Personal
- Moving From Differentiation to Personalized Learning
- Designing Personalized Pathways
- Making Pathways Work
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 5 Empowering Students
- Leveraging Formative Assessments
- Managing Data and Goal-Setting
- Tapping Into Student Passions
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 6 Expanding Your Toolbox
- Designing Collaborative Learning Experiences
- Leveraging Adaptive Tools for Self-Paced Learning
- Amplifying Student Voice
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 7 Professional Learning
- Collaborating With Colleagues
- Connecting With Stakeholders
- Owning Your Professional Learning
- Designing the Blueprint
- CHAPTER 8 Getting Started
- Starting Small
- Planning for Sustainability
- Designing the Blueprint
- Appendices
- Appendix A: Blueprint for Blended Learning
- Appendix B: iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competency Framework
- Appendix C: Reflecting on the iNACOL Blended Learning Teacher Competencies
- Appendix D: Recommended Reading
- Appendix E: Guide for Coaching and Supporting Blended Teachers
- References
- Index