Join us for an in-depth discussion on blended learning led by two experienced practitioners, Amy Hance (Collier County Public Schools) and Pam Willingham (Volusia County Schools). Hear about the many teaching and learning objectives they are meeting through the implementation of a blended learning program. Also learn how the two districts have grown the level of adoption by their faculty over time by championing accomplishments of the program.

1. Adopting A Blended Learning Approach John Canuel, Vice President, blackboard global k-12 education strategy Amy hance, Instructional Technology Specialist, Collier County Public Schools Pam willingham, Information Systems Analyst, Volusia County Schools

3. Blended Learning Models

4. Districts are Challenged to Meet Student Demand for Online Learning Total % Agreeing Statement 89% 96% 51% 80% Strongly Agree SomewhatAgree SomewhatDisagree StronglyDisagree Source: Blackboard/Education Week Survey of Online Learning Preparedness (2010). n=1,962

5. Personalized Pacing and Outside Learning Time . Total % Agreeing Strongly Agree SomewhatAgree StronglyDisagree Somewhat Disagree Statement 65% 85% 95% 86% 84% Source: Blackboard/Education Week Survey of Online Learning Preparedness (2010). n=2,001

7. 63% of students identify online learning as a must-have component in their “ultimate school”

8. Over 40% of students are currently communicating with theirteachers electronically and over 70% of students are communicating with friends and family through text, email, and IM

9. Over 70% of high school students have access to a computerand 67% have access to a cell phoneTechnology is a daily part of students’ lives and should be integrated into their school lives.

10. Amy Hance Instructional Technology Specialist Collier County Public Schools, FL

11. Collier County Public Schools E-Learning Management System: A Blended Learning program Powered by ANGEL Learning by Blackboard Presenters: Amy Hance, Instructional Technology Brett Reynolds, System Technician

13. 52 schools, 40,000 students, 77,000+ user accounts

15. A Learning Management System We wanted to find a tool that provided A process that could deliver content and resources to students with face-to-face instruction from highly qualified instructors. An opportunity to use the technology in their classrooms. Differentiated instruction for students. Engaging interaction for students. Promotion and instruction of 21st century skills.

16. The tool is ANGEL by Blackboard. The instructional method is Blended Learning.

17. Blended Learning Blended Learning provides an opportunity… For teachers to communicate with students. For students to be more in control of their own learning. To deliver more professional development. To communicate between home and school. To differentiate instruction for students.

18. Blended Learning Continuum Collier fits in Model 5

19. The Process How did we get to where we are today?

20. Pilot Phase 2007-2008 Purchased licenses for all students and teachers in our 3 new schools. Laid the groundwork Imported courses and users, but not auto updated. Provided Training 1 day of summer in-service, hands-on training. 40 minutes sessions throughout the school year.

21. Why we thought it might work New Teachers were hired new schools hired beginning teachers, many whom have used a learning management system in college as part of their education. Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Teachers have taken continuing education at Florida Gulf Coast University in Estero and they use learning management systems! Monthly train/learn work sessions One new school had many teacher interns which allowed us access to teachers during the day. New teachers will try anything!

22. If you build it, they will come!

23. Why should they come? Equity CCPS philosophy is to provide equity for all students and teachers, in terms of equipment, facilities and software. Readiness of learners We want the program to be available when the principals and teachers decide they are ready. Professional Development Create on-line first professional development course available in Collier.

24. Demos begin Principals requested demos for entire faculties principals were intrigued by the new tool presented in the summer. Instructional Technology (ITS) asked to give a demonstration of the learning management system to faculty. Provided 30-40 minutes demos. Explained what an LMS is and how it works. Presented during faculty meetings, before or after school. Principals requested specific faculty groups. Wanted to share documents with faculty. Principals modeled using the management system by placing important information for teachers only in the groups.

25. Sales Pitch to schools Individual meetings with Principals ITS staff met one-on-one with every principal. discussed all technology training available. Hands-on training during school day 40 minutes sessions. planning periods. Added a syllabus to each course (secondary) Added events to the course calendar

27. Media Center Book Reviews – all students at a school

28. Teachers of Gifted

29. AP summer students

30. Scholar bowl

33. includes all users from SIS - principals, adult learners, administrators, data entry, etc.

34. Created an upload of all courses nightly

35. Course are exactly like they appear in our grade book.

36. Created an upload all users nightly

37. Used as a tool for administrators

38. to present content in summer Administrator’s Academy for principals and subject area coordinators.

39. Required courses for new teachers and all Kindergarten teachers

41. There are currently 99 Staff Development courses available.

42. Used email to communicate from teachers to students

43. with copy to internet mail (for teachers)

44. Send information to all teachers

45. Created more Community Groups

47. Worked on the delivery. Send group emails–touches every user. Created a district student and teacher textbook repository. Created a District Curriculum and Resources repository for subject area coordinators. All teachers have access. Created ELL courses which must be taken by all teachers.

48. Worked on the delivery. Secondary Language Arts/Reading teachers completed the textbook adoption evaluation with shared assessments. Science textbook adoption used surveys to gather information on textbooks. Increased the number of Single Sign On (SSO) resources that are available to students and teachers. Currently we have Discovery Education, Pearson Successnet, FCAT Explorer and 7 other resources.

49. They are coming! In just 3 years, 2966 out of 4068 teachers have logged in at least once (73%) 1072 teachers are actively using ANGEL. (Min 1 login a week) 500 out of 805 staff have logged in at least once (62%) 128 staff are actively using ANGEL. (Min 1 login a week) 36,692 out of 39,597 students have logged in at least once. (93%)

50. They are coming! 16,198 students are actively using ANGEL. (Min 1 login a week) 35,000 courses available. 300-800 concurrent users (depending on the time of day) each day. 400+ Community Groups have been created.

51. Future Plans Training Camp offered during summer 2011 Additional Professional Development courses created Web 2.0 tools, Podcasting, Gifted endorsement, ELL endorsement, new elementary math curriculum, new Teacher Orientation Program. Creation of Master Courses Continue to increase the use of District-wide shared resources for curriculum, student and teacher textbooks and SSO programs Increase Parent access

52. Contact Information Amy Hance Instructional Technology Specialist Collier County Public School hanceam@collier.k12.fl.us 239-377-0433 Brett Reynolds Internet Database Specialist Collier County Public Schools reynolbr@collier.k12.fl.us 239-377-0843

53. Pam willingham Information Systems Analyst Volusia County Schools, FL

55. Pilot program 2009-2010 with 10-12 teachers

56. Volunteered

57. selected by principal

58. Some loss of teachers due to the extra work-load.

59. Students were excited!Blended Learning at Deltona High

61. Monthly F2F meetings, 2 hours after school

62. Colleagues from same department enjoyed working and planning together.Initial Training

64. Teacher volunteered to lead.

65. Initial training pre-school.

66. Online course opened up to all Deltona teachers.

67. Widely adopted by Math department as year progresses2010-2011

69. Simplify scheduling if possible.

70. Students need e-mail addresses.

71. Plan for managing student passwords.

72. Need strong teacher-leaders.

73. Training on curriculum integration essential.

74. Plan F2F training, even if only for sharing and cheerleading.

75. Students want mobile access.

76. Consider BYOT policies.

77. Plan for increased wireless usage.Lessons Learned