“Blended Learning in the IB Classroom” AASSA 2014

“Blended Learning in the IB Classroom” AASSA 2014

1. Purpose Why we use it

2. Theoretical Underpinnings Where we got the idea

3. In a Nutshell How it works

4. “Suite” Solutions Tools we use

5. Tips and Tricks What to do and what not to do…

6. In Action This is how we do it

Purpose Why we use it

• B • Student-Centered

• Student Autonomy

• Mastery Learning

• Differentiation

• Universal Design for Learning

• 100% & 100%

Theoretical Underpinnings Where We Got the Idea

In a Nutshell How it works

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“Suite” Solutions Tools we use

Tips & Tricks

1. Create a schedule that

works for your content a. Quarterly units? Weekly? Daily

modules?

2. Establish invisible technology infrastructures a. Google Sites, iTunes U, Evernote…

3. Develop a Modern Learning

Mindset a. Be the change!

Don’ts Dos

1. Panic about workload/

knowledge requirements a. It’s about the same as creating

traditional lessons and unit plans

2. Think you can manage the modern learning classroom

with traditional seating and

movement strategies a. Mobile management.

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

In Action This is how we do it

Select Bibliography

• John Dewey: Experience and Education

• Nikhil Goyal: One Size Does Not Fit All

• Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams: Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student In Every Class Every day

• William Tolley: Changing Instructional Mindsets for the 21st Century

• William Tolley: Creating ‘Real Hybrid Classrooms’