Designing Dynamic Blended Learning Experiences

Focus Questions: What is the difference between tech-rich, virtual, and blended classroom learning experiences? Why does this difference matter? (15 minutes)

1. Play Kahoot!

2. View the video "What is Blended Learning?"

3. Feedback/discussion.

Focus Question:  What do the Blended Learning implementation strategies look like in action and how do they resonate with the work I do? (30 minutes)

Steps:

1.  On your own, explore the Blended Learning Implementation Continuum playlist.

2. Be prepared to discuss one or two strategies that resonated with you. (Pillar/Strategy/Example resonated with me because...)

Focus Question: What are the Blended Learning Models and which one(s) best fits my learning strategies? (30 minutes)

Steps:

1.  Jigsaw - Read about your Blended Learning Model from the Blended Learning Universe website. 

2. Expert Groups -With your like partners (1s, 2s, 3s, etc.) discuss your Blended Learning Model and talk about how it could be utilized in the classroom.

3. With your table group, discuss the models and determine which one(s) best fits the learning strategies you use in your class. 

Focus Question:  What is a Student Experience Prototype and how can I use it in my work? (ex: creating PD, Coaching support, etc.) (30 minutes)

Steps:

1.  Whole Group: View the video on the Student Experience Prototype.

2. With your table group, select a TEK/topic and create a Student Experience Prototype example for that TEK/topic (examples provided in the Jamboard).  Your prototype should indicate how you can implement a blended learning model into a professional development/training session.   

3. If there is time, choose one of the Blended Learning Models and create a lesson outline to take back to your class. (Remember Blended Learning can be used in any situation, ie. classroom procedures, previous years' content, etc.)

Focus Question: What is something you can implement within your classroom? (15 minutes)

Steps:

1. What are the top five things you learned about Blended Learning?

2. What is the first thing you can implement?