Classroom Models
Shifting from distance learning and concurrent teaching to in-person learning gives teachers the opportunity to apply their digital competence to the classroom setting. The information below is intended for teachers to consider how to leverage technology to blend the benefits of online and in-person learning.
Flipped Classroom
In a flipped classroom, students complete readings and/or listen to video lectures at home, and in-person classtime is spent on collaborative and/or problem-solving focused activities.
Role of Technology:
At-home video lectures and consumable media will be uploaded to Schoology.
At home, Students login to Schoology and watch video lectures created by the teacher or another media source uploaded by the teacher.
In school, students engage in collaborative, problem-solving focused, and/or creative activities using tools for media production, collaboration, webpage design, and other tools that afford explorative and/or experiental learning.
Station Rotation
In station rotation, students in small groups rotate to different learning centers located in the classroom on a fixed schedule. Centers are designed by the teacher based on student need and/or learning style. Typically, at least one of the centers contains an online learning opportunity.
Role of Technology:
The role of technology is dependent upon the teacher's design and student learning style and ability. The possibilities listed below are not an exhaustive list but rather suggestions to leverage LCPS-approved technology.
Instructional resources and activities will be uploaded to Schoology.
Students can view demonstrations, how-to videos, and supplemental media.
Students can brainstorm using digital whiteboards.
Students can take short assessments.
Students can attend virtual field trips.
Students can collaborate online in small groups.
Resources to adapt instruction for different abilities can be found here.
There are numerous methods of effectively integrating technology into your instruction beyond these models. For example, a personalized learning model allows teachers to leverage digital tools to appeal to student's strengths, needs, skills, and interests. Similarly, project-based learning allows students to critically think about real-world problems to create a product using digital tools. For more information about framing your thinking to promote purposeful technology integration, visit the technology frameworks page.