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Blended LearningMaking School WorkA. Renee Goodwin
What is Blended Learning?This definition varies!
• Blended learning is the mixing of various teaching and facilitating methods.
• Blended Learning takes the form of – In Class Traditional Learning– On-Line Learning– Independent Learning
In Class Learning • Refers to learning both in traditional
classrooms with the teacher as the leader
On Line Learning• Refers to learning through the web. Students
learn on different websites assigned by the teacher to enhance their academic aptitude.
Independent Learning • Refers to self-directed learning which is
accomplished through skills-honing task assigned by the teacher.
• Independent study time also gives learners opportunities to pursue their own areas of interest.
How Can You Blend?
Flipped Classroom
Computer Programs
Tiered Assignments
Flipping A Civics and Economics Class
• Goodwin - Civics and Economics Assignments• Goodwin - Civics and Economics Powerpoints
Tiered Assignments• Identify the standards, concepts, or
generalizations you want the students to learn.
• Use varied levels of task to ensure skills are at a level that builds.
• While students work at varied degrees of difficulty, they all explore the same essential ideas and work at different levels of thought.
Tiered Assignments Political Parties and Politics
Student Name _______________________ Whole Class Assignments:
- Take the political party test
- Discuss terms: party….plank…agenda
- visit www.gop.com and www.democrats.org
- Complete 2-Party Position Chart on: Education, National Defense, Health Care, Economy, and Energy
4.03 Analyze information on political issues and candidates seeking political office.
5.06 Analyze roles of individual citizens, political parties, the media, and other interest groups in public policy decisions, dispute-resolution, and government action.
Level I Complete _____Assignments(s)
o Define key terms the following key terms and use each in a sentence in the correct context. Print media, electronic media, public agenda, leak, libel, slander, political action, committee, lobbyist, public interest.
o Complete questions #2, #3, #4, #5 on page 330 in the Civics Today Book o Complete questions #2, #3, #4, #5 on page 330 in the Civics Today Book
Level I I Complete _____ Assignment(s)
o Write a short paragraph about mass media using each of these terms. Be sure to underline the words when you use them: print media, watch dog, electronic media, libel, malice
o Examine the chart of propaganda techniques on page 336. For each technique list an example you have seen, heard, or read in the media for each.
o Pick three of the propaganda techniques to create your own advertisement that demonstrates your technique.
o Find two magazine advertisements that represents two different propaganda techniques.
Level I I I Complete _____ Assignment(s)
****Mandatory****You have studied the history of various political parties. Decide which political party you prefer to affiliate with. Write a one to two page argument that supports your choice. Use valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Use the following terms: plank, party, political agenda, conservative, liberal, republican, moderate.
o You have studied political parties and various interest groups. Write a one-page typed paper in which you compare interest groups and political parties.
o Are you more likely to support a cause because a famous singer supports it? Write a one page typed paper. “How groups and office seekers try to gain your support.”
Scenario 1Typical Day at the PLC
Scenario 2Learning Stations
• Imagine a learning tool that helps review old material, teach new material, and keeps everyone engaged!
• Basically, you set up a number of “learning stations” in the classroom – designated tables or spaces where small groups of learners rotate.
Art Station
Assignment and Supply
Table
Teacher Help
Station
Smart Board
White Board
Video Station
Writi
ngSt
ation
Gam
e St
ation
Practice Test QuestionsStation
Be the student……..
http://goodwin.cmswiki.wikispaces.net
/-+Technology+Conference
Scenario 3Limited Technology
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
1. Teacher Led Notes2. www.kidblog.org or
www.studyisland.com
1. Flipped Classroom Home Work
2. In class group discussions
3. Group presentations
1. Use the School Computer lab for Flipped Classroom Notes
2. Tiered Assignments
