3. transitioning to blended learning
Making the transition to a blended learning classroom
doesn’t have to happen overnight.
Starting points .....
• Post teaching and learning materials online a little at a time,
systematically increasing your offerings.
• Begin by providing instructional materials that were used
throughout the school day online.
Then .....
• Gradually add extra options such as online lessons,
collaboration and assignments.
Now make it interesting .....
13. blended learning: yr 9 students
effective & innovative online learning computer labs
independent, personalised, laptop class set
differentiated, rigorous learning LMS
new learning experiences for increased bandwidth
students/teachers develop: July – Dec 08,
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Zoho Project 3 lessons f2f
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Management site 3 lessons anywhere
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3 pl sessions d intensive with 1 teacher:
Nov – Dec 08 July – Nov 08 [23 meetings]
14. core elements
• students grouped in cross-class
learning teams
more than collaborating • team members support each other
actively participating Participation Learning Teams • teams participate in p2p
towards learning outcomes assessment
• teams collaborate online and f2f
once a fortnight
Independent Learning P2P
time management teacher as students central to problem solving /
guide and mentor when online helping each other, rather than only
relying on teacher
Digital Media Authentic Online
• authentic online & f2f teaching
web-based applications – not software
• real time online communication
• flexible work time / assessment due dates / who
participates in learning / where learning happens
15. scaffolding
learning teams collaborate online more onus on student control +
+ f2f to complete major task participation
students show judgement in use
increased flexibility – more choices
of digital tools
chat used to ask questions/
chat rooms introduced
problem solve etc
teams use social media to work
learning teams introduced
together
focus on student voice and fun
online collaboration introduced
activity
digital citizenship emphasised program introduced face-to-face
16. activity samples
learning teams
movies and reflection
individual work
create a short movie posted to learning
& brief reflection that team discussion
explore expectations forum
for the new course
Title: Expectations & Reflection
engage in online
animoto discussion: comment
digital apps on team members’
posts
discussion forum
participate
18. activity samples
audio
commentary web links
embedded
media
dynamic
graphics
19. activity samples
Global Perspectives Part 2: Digital Journalist
you are very much in control and can draw on all that you
have learnt this year and tools you have used
create an expository (digital) piece that explores the cultural,
learning teams
political, lifestyle differences between Australia and Thailand
start at school then move beyond the school environment
show your ability to write and use other media to explore and
present ideas.
experiment with digital media to
digital apps
gather data and create your piece
reflect on what this experience
has taught you about ‘difference’
23. yr 8 history features:
‣ a networked, participatory
online platform
‣ discovery and inquiry
‣ cross-class group work
‣ online group work
‣ learning activities =
challenges
‣ broad range of digital
resources
24. student driven learning network
Utilise social networking &
Learning based on sharing, Participatory Amply Youth digital tools to amplify youth
creation, interaction,
conversation, communication. Learning Voices voices & participation.
Support learning
beyond classroom &
school structures.
Promote inquiry
Virtual Core Choices &
through virtual Learning Features Differentiation
connections. Respond to the
needs of learners:
present choices in
the way content is
presented, created,
Use social networking assessed.
features to develop new Social 21st Century
learning experiences & place
learners at centre of Networking Learning Develop digital literacy,
knowledge creation & critical thinking &
exchange. 21stC skills.
30. your turn: blended learning framework
learning outcomes
should relate to 21st century learning
principles
pedagogical outcomes
blended learning approach what it will ‘look like’
who’s involved who will participate in the teaching &
learning process
learning spaces physical & virtual spaces
digital ecology online tools including web 2.0
physical devices eg: mobiles, laptops
devices
etc
