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Technologies for Building a Blended Classroom
Andrew Steinman Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD
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[email protected] @steinman
‣ Former IB Biology Teacher
‣ EdTech Consultant at Kent ISD
‣MSU Graduate(x2) and Instructor
‣Amateur Cat Trainer
About Andrew Steinman
‣Define “Blended Learning”
‣Understand different technology tools and practices that support blended learning
‣Be able to incorporate at least one new tool/practice into your blended classroom
Learning Objectives
How do you define blended learning?‣Turn to your elbow partner and share your
definition of blended learning.
From an NEA Policy Brief on Blended Learning
http://j.mp/1mL77aY
Blended Learning Definition
‣ “…combining online resources and technology with face-to-face instruction by a licensed teacher.”
Blended Learning Models
Online in the Classroom
‣Benefits
‣ Equal access to technology
‣Online activities completed in class
‣ Synchronous communication/collaboration
‣Challenges
‣Access to school devices
‣ Limited time to access online activities
Online Outside the Classroom
‣Benefits
‣ Student-paced progression through online activities
‣ Extend learning outside of the classroom
‣Communication/collaboration outside of the classroom
‣Challenges
‣Unequal access to technology
‣Homework
Flexible Schedule
‣Benefits
‣ Supports Any Time, Any Place, Any Way, Any Pace
‣ Flexible learning options for students
‣ Still provides opportunities for face-to-face learning
‣Challenges
‣ Location for learning
‣Homework
Which model of blended learning is for you?
‣Turn to your elbow partner and share your definition of blended learning.
Aspects of Blended Learning
‣A teacher in an effective blended learning environment would:
‣Use modern information, communication, and learning tools
‣Promote online dialogue to deepen the learning experience
‣Use adaptive technologies to meet individual needs
‣Assist students with speech impairments, e.g., computers that speak through speech synthesis, and text-messaging-equipped mobile phones
‣Use effective written communication
‣Collaborate with students online to further student participation
‣Understand how the content management system (such as the “Cloud”) works and how they can help facilitate the learning
From an NEA Policy Brief on Blended Learning
http://j.mp/1mL77aY
Use Modern Tools
‣Website: http://google.com
‣Highlights
‣ Search
‣Drive
‣YouTube
‣Classroom
32 Ways to Use Google Apps
Graphite
‣Website: http://graphite.org
‣Highlights
‣ Library of online educational resources
‣ Search for apps, games, and websites
‣ Find resources by standards
Teachers, Meet Graphite
Kahoot
‣Website: http://getkahoot.com
‣Student Site: http://kahoot.it
‣Highlights
‣Game-based approach
‣ Easy to use for students
‣Public library of assessments
Kahoot Tutorial Video
Promote Online Dialogue
‣Website: http://blogger.com
‣Highlights
‣Part of Google Apps for Education
‣ Easiest blogging tools (that I know of)
‣Allow students to write for an authentic audience
Blogger Training Tutorials
Kidblog
‣Website: http://kidblog.com
‣Highlights
‣More teacher control
‣No student email required
‣ Safely expand audience beyond your classroom
Kidblog Video Tutorial
GoSoapbox
‣Website: http://gosoapbox.com
‣Highlights
‣ Includes polls, quizzes, and forums
‣Allows students to ask and answer questions
‣Receive feedback without even asking a question
GoSoapbox Video Tutorial
Use Adaptive Technologies
Khan Academy
‣Website: http://khanacademy.org
‣Highlights
‣Provides adaptive lessons and practicebased on student performance
‣Parents can monitor their child’s progress
‣ Includes badges to increase student motivation
Khan Academy - An Introduction for Educators
IXL
‣Website: http://ixl.com
‣Highlights
‣No account needed
‣Practice one skill per day
‣Teacher free trial for 30 days
‣Use Gmail + Trick for additional trial
‣View child’s performance (within each trial)
‣ Find activities by standards
IXL Video Tutorial
Socrative
‣Website: http://socrative.com
‣Highlights
‣No participant limit
‣MC, T/F, or SA question types
‣Voting on short answer responses
‣Can create and share quizzes
Socrative Tutorial Video
Assist Students with Impairments
Premier Literacy Tools
‣Website: http://premierathome.com
‣Highlights
‣Talking pointer that reads nearly anything you point your cursor at
‣Utilize different talking applications, such as Talking Calculator
‣Contains additional productivity tools
Contact Andrew Steinman for more information on how to access Premier Literacy Tools
Read & Write for Google
‣Website: http://j.mp/1B6ZZw1
‣Highlights
‣ Screen reader for Google Drive
‣Talking and picture dictionary
‣ Speech input
Read & Write for Google Overview
Infuse Learning
‣Website: http://infuselearning.com
‣Highlights
‣Quick assessments with several question types
‣Allows students to submit draw responses
‣Built-in translation
‣Built-in text to speech
Infuse Learning Tutorial Video
Use Effective Communication
Teacher Website
‣Possible Options
‣Google Sites
‣Blogger
‣Weebly
‣ Shutterfly
‣ LMS (Moodle/Edify/Edmodo/Schoology)
10 Tips for an A+ Classroom Website
Remind
‣Website: http://remind.com
‣Highlights
‣Uses text messaging to contact students and/or parents
‣No student account required
‣ Schedule communications
Remind Video Tutorial
Celly
‣Website: http://cel.ly
‣Highlights
‣ Similar to Remind, but can also email and us app notifications
‣ Share pictures and files, as well as conduct polls
‣Requires student account
Celly Video Tutorial
Collaborate with Students Online
Padlet
‣Website: http://padlet.com
‣Highlights
‣No account required
‣Unique response opportunities
‣ Share text, images, links, and video
‣Organize responses is different ways
Padlet Tutorial Video
LiveMinutes
‣Website: http://liveminutes.com
‣Highlights
‣Online collaborative workspace
‣Communicate in realtime or asynchronously
‣Changes send notifications to others in the workspace
LiveMinutes Overview Video
Google Hangouts
‣Website: http://hangouts.google.com
‣Highlights
‣Bring in guest speakers from anywhere
‣Create pre-recorded virtual field trips
‣Connect with other classrooms
Google Hangouts Video Tutorial
Searching for Help
‣Tips
‣ Start your search with the name of the tool
‣Be specific and concise
‣ If looking for general help, search for words like “tutorial” or “how to”
20 Tips To Use Google Search Efficiently
Which tool(s) would you like to learn more about?
‣Go to http://socrative.com
‣Click on Student Login
‣ Enter Room Number: steinman
‣When prompted, enter the tool(s) you would like to lear more about
‣ Enter multiple tools in separately
Questions?
Andrew Steinman Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD
[email protected] @steinman
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