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Innovative Instruction Resources for Early Learning
Blended Learning for Early Learners
In this article from the National Association of Elementary Principals, the authors explore the benefits of Blended Learning for kindergarten students. The article contains sections on Individualized Instruction, Data Collection, Boosting Engagement, and Takeaways for Principals.
Leigh Ellen Ray, 2nd grade teacher at Seward Elementary in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, Alaska, shows how blended learning has transformed her classroom.
Innovative Instruction Resources for Grades 3-5
Jana Bryd - 3rd Grade Station Rotations
Jana Byrd, a 3rd grade teacher in Cajon Valley USD, California, shows how she organizes her stations in her classroom. While she has a 1:1 device ratio, note that many of her stations are (mini-lessons, journals, book club, etc.)
Blended Learning with Station Rotation
This video shows how 2 fourth grade Peoria Unified C&I teachers using station rotation in their classroom.
Data Driven Decisions - 5th Grade
Elizabeth Reed, 5th grade teacher in Enlarged City School District of Middletown, New York, talks about the importance of checking real-time data.
Innovative Instruction Resources for Middle School
Aspire ERES Academy: Blended Learning in Action
Aspire ERES Academy, a K-8 school located in Oakland, California that primarily serves low-income students, uses station rotation to target learning to the individual student.
Blended Learning, Real Teaching
Students and teachers at Mott Hall V Middle School in New York City talk about the benefits of blended learning.
Innovative Instruction Resources for High School
Innovation at the Secondary Level: 5 Misconceptions
This Education Elements articles outlines 5 misconceptions in secondary classrooms:
- Subjects must be taught seperately
- Small group instruction is for elementary schools
- The teacher's primary objective is delivering content
- Student need lecture, lots of note-taking, and homework to get ready for college
- There is not enough time to be innovative
Blending Learning with Station Rotation (Part 1)
Catlin Tucker, high school English teacher, talks about the reasons for using station rotation in her high school English class. She gives the details of how she sets up her 1st and 2nd ELA stations (Station 1: Writing Instruction, Station 2: Grammar Instruction).
Blending Learning with Station Rotation (Part 2)
Catlin Tucker, high school English teacher, the details of how she sets up her 3rd and 4th ELA stations (Station 3: In-Class Reading, Station 4: Reading Instruction).
Innovative Instruction Resources for Career and Technology Education
What is Blended Learning in CTE and how does it work?
In this article from the Applied Educational Systems website, Sarah Layton gives 6 advantages for using Blended Learning in CTE courses:
- Blended Learning Helps When Lecture and Demonstration Aren’t Enough
- Blended Learning Helps Students Prepare for Certifications
- Blended Learning Provides a Different Way to Cover Material
- Blended Learning Meets Diverse Student Needs
- Blended Learning Frontloads High-Level Content for Students Before Class
- Providing Variety with Blended Learning Keeps Students Engaged
Top 6 Blended Learning Strategies for CTE Teachers
This Applied Education Systems article gives an overview of some of the advantages to using Blended learning. A good start for CTE teachers who are considering ways to use Blended Learning.
Innovative Instruction Resources for Fine Arts Education
4 Ideas for Building a Performance Arts Blending Learning Program
This article provides some ways practical ways to used blended learning and digital resources in performing arts classrooms. The sections of the article include:
- Think data as a personalization tool
- Take time to collect open resources
- Consider connecting students to each other, and others, online
- Increase individual practice accountability
Blended Learning in the Music Classroom
Adam Staple presents using Blended Learning in K-12 Music. Mr. Staple states that the benefits include students can 1) learn on or off site, 2) repeat lessons for mastery, 3) get individual instruction, and 4) take advantage of shared resources.
Innovative Instruction Resources for Languages Other Than English (LOTE) Education
5 Basics You Need to Achieve a Flipped Language Classroom
This article on FluentU focuses on using flipped learning in the language classroom to allow for more targeted language practice in class. The 5 basics are:
- Student and Parent Prep
- A Vehicle for At-Home Lessons
- In-Class Practice Materials
- In-Class Discussion Projects
- Online Resources
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