Blended Learning PLC – Group 4 Do these first WeChat Group Open EdPuzzle Open Google Jamboard Game Plan • What is Blended Learning? - EdPuzzle • Instructional Models - Google Jamboard • Instructional Tools • Homework Part 1 – What is Blended Learning? • Open the site www.edpuzzle.com/join/isnuope • Watch the video and answer some questions • 2-3 mins group discussion What is it? • Mix of traditional and digital strategies to deliver lessons • Create an engaging learning experience • Interactive (engagement + focus) • Differentiated instructions • Instant feedback • Better and deeper understanding • Higher thinking skills Part 2 –Instructional Models • Open Google Jamboard (link from email or WeChat group) • Each pair will work on assigned frame • 5 mins research + 5 mins pair-presentation Instructional Models 1. Flipped classroom - Bryan 2. Enriched virtual -Carwyn 3. Lab rotation - Sam/Grace 4. Station rotation – Weizhi/Lucy 5. Flex (breakout rooms) - Annie/Marius 6. Pod – Lilei/Darren Flipped Classroom - students are introduced to content at home and practice working through it at school Enriched Virtual - enhanced online courses with required face-to-face (minimal) interactions Lab Rotation - having students in the class rotate in and out of a classroom into a computer lab. Data from the lab is directing classroom instruction. Station rotation - having multiple groups rotate in the classroom from direct instruction, guided practice, computer learning and partner work. Flex - students are working mostly on the computer while the teacher pulls a few students at a time to give more guided instruction. Pod - multiple grades and skill levels learning at their own pace. Teacher acts in multiple roles and responsibility in classroom. Lesson Examples Exponential functions (lab rotation) Sequences and Patterns (flex) Unit Revision (class rotation) Game-based activity (flex) Khan Academy (flipped) Part 3 - Instructional Tools Google Jamboard – online digital whiteboard (collaboration) Padlet – online bulletin board (post any type of media) Pear Deck – Google Slides and PPT NearPod – student engagement platform Kahoot/Quizizz/Quizlet – quiz game app (formative assessment) Flipgrid - online video discussion platform EdPuzzle – interactive video content ShowMe – create and share video lessons Desmos/Khan Academy – interactive math activities/assessment LMSs – Google Classroom, Moodle, Schoology, Canvas, WeChat?, DingTalk, etc.. nd Part 4 - Homework (2 session) 1. Design a blended learning lesson 2. Target Date 3. Instructional Model 4. Tech Tools 5. Assessment and future lesson integration 6. Upload HW on Google Jamboard platform PLC input - Michael • Initial reflection • PLC session 1: 25th September 2020 • Input session 1 • Action Research • Choose 3 strategies to trial • PLC session 2: 30th October 2020 • Input session 2 • Reflection on strategies used • Target setting • PLC session 3: 13th November 2020 • Input session 3 • Reflection on strategies used • Peer observations • Target setting