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In this issue:
In this issue:
Welcome back message from the Blended Learning Department
Blended Learning Look-for Document
Monthly focus: Communication (ideas and tips)
PD Opportunities
Monthly checklist
Resources
Canvas Challenge: Chance to win!
WELCOME BACK!
WELCOME BACK!
On behalf of the Blended Learning Department we want to welcome you back to the 21-22 school year. We hope that you had a restful and relaxing summer break and that you took some time to rejuvenate. This blended learning newsletter will provide you with timely ideas and support for incorporating blended learning into your instruction, for each month of the school year.
We wish you an amazing school year filled with laughter and growth. Please reach out if we can support you along the way.
-The Blended Learning Team
Blended Learning is when students learn in an online and physical setting. You have built a toolkit of videos and modules to help students learn. Remember this is not reinventing the wheel. YOU ARE ALREADY DOING MANY OF THESE COMPONENTS!
What does good blended learning look like?
What does good blended learning look like?
What does Good Blended Learning Look Like.pdfIntroducing the "Blended Learning Look-for" document!
This document breaks down blended learning into four focus areas:
1. Culture and Communication
2. Ownership and Agency
3. Differentiation
4. Rigor/Mastery
We will spotlight each of these focus areas in our monthly newsletter.
What do I do?
Select best practice recommendations to implement in your classroom immediately.
Consider using a blended learning model as a key strategy to help students achieve mastery.
Where do I start?
~Start small
~Pick an area of improvement
~ Set a S.M.A.R.T goal
Blended Learning Focus: Communication
Blended Learning Focus: Communication
Communication is a critical factor to consider as you begin the school year. Building relationships with students and caretakers will help as the year progresses. Strong relationships and a strong rapport with students will help them to meet and achieve the high expectations and goals that are set for the year.
Here are a few things to consider as you look at building communication this year. Effective communication starts on DAY 1.
Set up Canvas home page to explain expectations and procedures
Google Forms to collect student/caretaker information (Microsoft Forms can be used as well)
PD Opportunities
PD Opportunities
Canvas Refresher Courses (for new teachers and teachers who would like a refresher on getting started with Canvas).
Tuesday from 8-9 a.m. and Thursday from 4-5 p.m.
Tuesday 8/17 Thursday 8/19
Tuesday 8/24 Thursday 8/26
Tuesday 8/31 Thursday 9/2
Click HERE to join.
Resources
Resources
BL Resource Website: Visit our website for all things blended learning. Locate your blended learning specialist, find out about our virtual course offerings,
Air Table: Want to know what digital resources we have for you? Check out the district's Air Table. You can filter to find the information you need.
Resources Document for Look-fors: If you like the Blended Learning Look-for document but feel like you need to know more, please check out our resource page that directly aligns with each of the blended learning focus areas.
Digital Learning Resources Canvas Page: Need help with one of our GCS district-provided resources? Visit our digital learning resource page to find video tutorials and instructional guides on anything from Swivl to Canvas.
Canvas Challenge
Canvas Challenge
Schedule daily announcements for week 1 including a Welcome announcement for your students.
Please submit a screenshot of the daily announcements at THIS LINK. Once you submit your screenshot, you will automatically be entered into a drawing for a prize.
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