Blended Learning Flipbook _ Chatham (1)

A TEACHER’S GUIDE TOBLENDEDLEARNING

WHAT EXACTLY IS A FLIPPED CLASSROOM? (1/2) The Teacher’s Guide to Flipped ClassroomsF- Flexible Environment: Teachers use a variety of learning models,allow for flexible learning spaces, flexibility in student expectationsL- Learning Culture: shift from teacher led to learner led to deepenconceptual learningI- Intentional Content: Educators focus on how to help studentsdevelop conceptual understandingP- Professional Educator: Accept criticism, allow for “controlledchaos”, continually observing and providing feedback on studentprogressFour Pillars of Flip

WHAT EXACTLY IS A FLIPPED CLASSROOM? (2/2)”It’s about moving the more passive elements of learning(watching a lecture, reading a chapter, etc.) outside of theclassroom, so that more class time is available for interactive,hands-on learning.” (The Teacher’s Guide to Flipped Classrooms) The Teacher’s Guide to Flipped Classrooms

HOW CAN FLIPPED CLASSROOMS INCREASELEARNING? (1/2) ▹ Based on the definition… ￭ direct instruction moves from group to individual learning space ￭ interactive learning environments ￭ educator guides application of concepts & engages creativity ￭ targets increased engagement The Teacher’s Guide to Flipped Classrooms How Can Flipped Classrooms Increase Learning?

HOW CAN FLIPPED CLASSROOMS INCREASE The Teacher’s Guide LEARNING? (2/2) to Flipped ClassroomsBenefits How Can Flipped ￭ Students learn at their own pace Classrooms Increase ￭ A variety of learning styles can be accommodated Learning? ⬝ Options for students with different learning styles ￭ It can help English language learners ￭ Teachers can spend more time monitoring learning ￭ It increases the power of group collaboration

WHAT IF STUDENTS DON’T HAVE INTERNET (1/2) Flipped Dilema: What to Do When Kids ▹ Have students download the video(s) to their hard drive before leaving school. Don’t Have Internet ▹ Have students bring a flash drive and download content to that. ▹ Provide students without wifi access to materials / content that don’t require Internet access, especially if you’re differentiating and different are consuming different content to then come in and share--so, articles, infographics, images, interviews, etc. ▹ Provide opportunities for students to watch videos during school: ￭ Lunch, break, after school, study hall (plus one)

WHAT IF STUDENTS DON’T HAVE INTERNET? (2/2) Edutopia article Flipped Dilema: WhatUse the In-Class Flip! to Do When Kids ▹ Design lessons that allow students to watch in class followed by Don’t Have Internet application activities. ▹ Some issues with flipped classrooms may be: students can not/do not finish the assignment, may not have wifi, so modifying the flipped classroom may be the answer. ▹ By modifying the flipped classroom, teachers can monitor students, there is a higher chance that video content will “sink in” and engagement levels are high. ▹ Models & strategies that help with in-class flipping ￭ Stations ￭ Hyperdocs

7 UNIQUE FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODELS (1/2) 7 Unique Flipped Classroom Models - Standard Inverted ClassroomBefore class- Students watch video lectures and readmaterial.In class- Students do traditional school work to practice and teacherworks one on one with students. - Discussion Oriented Flipped ClassroomBefore class- Students watch videos (TED talks, Youtubevideos, etc.) and read any assigned material.In class- Students explore and discuss the topics of the“Before class” work. - The Demonstration Focused Flipped ClassroomTeacher records a video demonstration so that students canfollow along at their own pace.

7 UNIQUE FLIPPED CLASSROOM MODELS (2/2)4. The Faux-Flipped Classroom: (For younger students )This flipped classroommodel instead has those students watch lecture video in class.5. The Group-Based Flipped Classroom: The class starts the same wayothers do, with lecture videos and other resources shared before class.Studentsthen come to class, teaming up to work together on that day’s assignment.6. The Virtual Flipped Classroom: Share lecture video for student viewing,assign and collect work via online learning management systems.7. Flipping The Teacher: Assign students to their record practice role-playactivities to show competency, or ask each to film themselves presenting a newsubject or skill 7 Unique Flipped Classroom Models

IDEAS FOR YOUR FLIPPED CLASSROOM (1/2)▹ Students view content videos and take notes at home class time for practice, hands-on, one-on-one with teacher class▹ Lessons posted online for students to review anytime 16 Flipped Learning time for in-depth discussion and projects Uses in K-12 and▹ Online research and exploration College Classrooms▹ Online discussion posts▹ Online collaboration on writing and projects▹ Post differentiated/personalized/choice assignments▹ Post rules for online behavior and etiquette▹ Focus on “how” they learn more than “when”▹ Administer assessments online▹ Two-way communication▹ Mastery paths

IDEAS FOR YOUR FLIPPED CLASSROOM (2/2)▹ Use iPads/Chromebooks to complete learning activities/quizzes/tests/etc.▹ Use Canvas to reach out to home-school and virtual students▹ Let students provide feedback on activities they liked and disliked▹ Reduce the amount of time lecturing and allow for more self-guided learning 16 Flipped Learning Uses in K-12 and College Classrooms

HOW CAN STATIONS BENEFIT STUDENTS? (1/3) 10 Reasons to Implement Learning ▹ Chunking = grouping Stations in the information into Secondary Classroom smaller and more digestible portions. ▹ “Chunking” helps students remember information better. ▹ “Chunking” accommodates for students’ short attention spans. ▹ Stations allow for easier “chunking.”

HOW CAN STATIONS BENEFIT STUDENTS? (2/3) 10 Reasons to Implement LearningBuilding Relationships and Collaboration Stations in the ▹ “Social interaction is integral to Secondary Classroom cognitive development” ▹ Sometimes students learn better from each other, your peers use relevant vocabulary & examples ▹ Teaching someone a concept helps you understand it on a higher level ▹ Stations are helpful for forging deeper bonds between students and their teacher, as well as student to student bonding

HOW CAN STATIONS BENEFIT STUDENTS? (3/3)More Engaging=More LearningAllows you to integrate funactivities that you only havelimited materials for(vernier probes- science folks) 10 Reasons to Implement Learning Stations in the Secondary Classroom

HOW CAN STATIONS IMPROVE STUDENTLEARNING? (1/2)▹ Allows more time with small S group instruction by having a H teacher station I F▹ Gives you the chance to reach T all learning types by having a technology station, a tactile station, artistic or communication station Stations: A Shift That’s Worth It

HOW CAN STATIONS IMPROVE STUDENT Stations: A Shift That’sLEARNING? (2/2) Worth It ▹ Gives the students variety of learning approaches so they are more engaged ▹ Teachers are able to group students in a variety of ways. i.e.- reading levels, like thinkers or unlike thinkers ▹ Students are able to work in a small group and feel more comfortable sharing and engaging

SKILL STATIONS (1/2) ▹ Used to focus on developing specific skills ▹ Offer individualized learning for students who may not grasp a concept in a whole group setting ▹ Helps teachers support learners on all levels - Example of a skill station activity in Math : - Students would take a pre-assessment and then be put into groups based on level of understanding - For the topic of Linear Functions & Slope the different stations could include - Finding the slope from a graph - Writing the equation of a line when given different criteria (point & slope, two points, etc.) - Word Problems with Slope and writing equations Station Rotation Model: Offering Optional Skill Stations

SKILL STATIONS (2/2) Station Rotation Model: Offering ▹ A pre-assessment can provide Optional Skill Stations insight into the needs of each student. ▹ The teacher can invite students to join a station based on the data. ▹ Not all students will complete every station. Again, it is based on need. ▹ Students will experience a growth mindset but not extreme frustration as needs are met without waste of time.

THE TRADITIONAL STATION ROTATION MODEL(1/2)“The Station Rotation Model does exactly what the name Create Small Learningsuggests–students rotate through learning stations either on a fixed Communities with theschedule or at the teacher’s discretion. At least one of the stationsmust be an online learning station for this to be considered a Station Rotationblended learning model.” Model

THE TRADITIONAL STATION ROTATION MODEL Create Small Learning(2/2) Communities with theQuestions to ask when preparing traditional station rotations: Station Rotation Model ▹ What is the objective of each station? Will students produce something? ▹ How much time do students need in each station? How long will they have to transition between stations? ▹ What materials do they need in each station? How many devices are needed for the online learning stations? Do they need any special programs, apps, or software? ▹ What will be the cue for them to transition to the next station? ▹ Will directions be frontloaded, provided in written form at each station, or presented via mini-video tutorial at each station?

COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE FLEX MODEL TO A Deeper Look at theTHE STATION ROTATION MODEL (1/4) Flex Model Flex Model Create Small LearningStudents are working online in a tradition setting, and the teacher is Communities with theavailable as the facilitator to guide student learning. Station Rotation Station Rotation ModelStudents rotate through stations on a set schedule or at the teacherdiscretion, and one station must utilize online learning to fall within Blended Learningthe blended learning model framework. Models Blended Learning Model Flowchart

COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE FLEX MODEL TOTHE STATION ROTATION MODEL (2/4) A Deeper Look at the Flex Model Create Small Learning Communities with the Station Rotation Model Blended Learning Models Blended Learning Model Flowchart

COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE FLEX MODEL TO A Deeper Look at theTHE STATION ROTATION MODEL (4/4) Flex Model Which Should You Use? Create Small Learning Communities with theFlex Model Station Rotation ▹ Student Autonomy in learning (i.e. pace and path) Model ▹ Teacher facilitates and provides ▹ Internet capable devices are accessible to students Blended Learning ▹ Learning occurs online even if it directs students offline at Models times Blended Learning Model FlowchartStation Rotation❖ Great for classrooms that lack 1:1 or only have devices part time❖ Teacher can be a station❖ Provides more structure to students❖ Time limits and goals within individual stations

GETTING STARTED WITH STATIONS: A FEW TIPS(1/4) Culture 1. Find your why2. Be sure to have clear expectations3. Be sure to allow students to have voice and choice4. Allow student ownership and buy in5. Allow opportunity to organically manifest How Do I Set Up a Station Rotation Model in My Classroom?

GETTING STARTED WITH STATIONS: A FEW TIPS(2/4) Space 1. Think about how many stations you want (3 is a good start) * see station rotation model infographic on the right side2. Think about where will stations will be located in your space3. What exactly will students be doing in stations4. Consider where and how they will learn Infographic of Station Rotation Model How Do I Set Up a Station Rotation Model in My Classroom?

GETTING STARTED WITH STATIONS: A FEW TIPS(3/4) Routines Student and Teacher Progress Tracking1. Things to consider: through Tracker a. How they will move Sheets b. How they will monitor themselves One-Way Streets c. Roll out routines slowly (one at a time) so they learn Strategy Article purpose How Do I Set Up a2. Benefits of Routines: Station Rotation a. Creates better use of time b. Helps manage student behavior Model in My Classroom?