Blended Learning In Action (a Practical Guide Toward Sustainable Change)

By (author) Tucker Catlin R.; By (author) Wycoff Tiffany; By (author) Green Jason T.
Short description/annotation:
This book demystifies blended learning for teachers and schools looking for alternatives to a traditional approach to teaching. The educational landscape is changing, but teachers and schools need practical resources to help them navigate these changes so that they are exciting, not scary. 

Description:
Blended Learning in Action supports teachers, teacher leaders, and schools as they shift to a blended learning model. Blended learning has several advantages over traditional instruction if technology is used to effectively engage students in active learning both inside the classroom and online. Blended learning allows for more communication and collaboration both synchronously and asynchronously, creates more opportunities for students to drive their own learning, provides teachers with more time to work one-on-one or in small groups to differentiate and personalize learning while providing more timely feedback. This book includes research, examples, anecdotes, and resources gathered from the authors′ work as well as interviews with teachers and school leaders using different blended models.

Table of contents:
Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction PART 1. SHIFTING TO A BLENDED CULTURE Chapter 1. Going Blended to Meet the World Scaling Blended Learning Transformation Clearing Up Blended Learning Confusion It Starts With Culture A Blended Learning Culture Where the World Is Going: Our Students Are Already There Wrapping It Up Book Study Questions Chapter 2. Getting Started Phase 1: Building the Foundation Stage 1: Engagement and Vision–Cohesion of Vision and Pedagogy Stage 2: Assess–What Is Our Starting Point? Links to the Classroom: Participating in Discussions About Mindset Stage 3: Planning and Design Stage 4: Pre-Pilot Identifying and Enlisting Pre-Pilot Teachers Links to the Classroom: Engaging Student Voice in Pre-Pilots Wrapping It Up Book Study Questions Chapter 3. The Blended Learning Elements of Effectiveness The Elements Described Cohesion of Vision and Pedagogy Capacity Building Links to the Classroom: Building Student Capacity Technology Utilization Links to the Classroom: Getting Creative With Limited Resources Data Management and Usage Student Ownership Wrapping It Up Book Study Questions Chapter 4. Preparing Teachers for Blended Instruction What Works in Professional Development Guiding Principle of Blended Learning Professional Development #1: As the Student, So the Teacher (CHOMP) Links to the Classroom: Help Students Connect Hands-On Learning Ongoing Learning Mindset Shifts: Start With the Why Not the What Personalize Choice, Differentiation, Pace, and Skills Links to the Classroom: What Are Your Strengths Now? Guiding Principle of Blended Learning Professional Development #2: Differentiate to Cross the Chasm Wrapping It Up Book Study Questions PART 2. BLENDED LEARNING TOOLBOX Chapter 5. Devices and Digital Tools Different Tools for a Different Generation Building Blocks of a Digital Classroom Links to Leadership: Supporting an Iterative Practice Productivity and Collaboration Environments Learning Management Systems Links to Leadership: Access to Technology Links to Leadership: Professional Development Building Technology Toolboxes to Promote Technology Fluency Deciding on the Right Device Which Funding Model Is the Best Fit? Links to Leadership: Engage Stakeholder Voices Mobile Devices Tablets Chromebooks Laptops Finding the Right Tool Stay Connected and Keep Learning Wrapping It Up Book Study Questions Chapter 6. Digital Curriculum What Is Digital Curriculum? Types of Digital Curriculum What Are the Benefits of Digital Curriculum? How Can