Use technology to focus on your students!
You′ve heard about blended learning, which mixes online learning with traditional classroom instruction. You have the support of your principal, the backing of your district, and you are ready to take the leap. Now what?
In this step-by-step guide, teacher and education blogger Catlin Tucker outlines the process for integrating online discussion with face-to-face instruction in a way that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, works for your students, and allows you to focus your energy where it is most needed. Catlin Tucker will teach you how to:
- Use the online environment to increase engagement and drive higher-order thinking
- Design dynamic online discussion questions
- Create a safe space online
- Prepare students for high-stakes exams without sacrificing class time
- Assess online work
- Personalize learning and differentiate lessons
- Move toward flipped instruction, which shifts the focus of class time from teacher to student
With concrete strategies, ready-to-use resources, and sample rubrics grounded in the Common Core State Standards, Blended Learning in Grades 4–12 is the ideal tool for the busy 21st-century teacher looking to create a student-centered classroom.
Tabella dei contenuti
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Preface
1. The 21st Century Classroom
Crossing the Digital Divide
Developing 21st Century Skills Critical to Future Success
What Does the 21st Century Classroom Look Like?
Student-Centered Learning
2. Blended Learning
What is Blended Learning?
6 Common Blended Learning Models Currently in Use
Emerging Blended Learning Model: Teacher Driven Blend
Discussions are Critical to a Successful Blended Learning Model
Community of Inquiry Framework
3. The Role of the Teacher in a Blended Learning Model
Choosing a Learning Platform or Learning Management System
Blackboard
Moodle
Edmodo
Schoology
Collaborize Classroom
Defining Your Role as Facilitator
Silent Facilitator vs. Involved Facilitator
Effectively Differentiate Instruction with Online Discussions
Weaving Online Work Back into the Classroom
4. Art of Asking Questions Online
Encourage Conversations With Well-Chosen Questions
Question Types That Foster Conversation
Consider These Sample Questions
English Question Grid
History Question Grid
Science Question Grid
Math Question Grid
Question Types that Kill Conversations
Tips for Designing Strong Questions
What Does a Good Online Question Look Like?
5. Develop a Dynamic Learning Community Online
Creating and Maintaining a Safe Space Online
The Dos and Don’ts of Student Communication Online
Strong Sentence Starters
Creating Class Code of Conduct
Visually Display Your Expectations for Participation on Your Site
Building an Online Community
Break the Ice Online
5 Student Icebreakers Adapted for an Online Community
5 Parent-Student Icebreakers Adapted for an Online Community
Start Simply to Cement Routines and Correct First Missteps
Teach Students to Say Something Substantial
Preface for Chapters 6-9
Chapters 6-9 Are Based on the Following Assumptions
Teaching the Common Core State Standards Using Blended Learning
6. English Language Arts
Upper Elementary— Middle School— High School
Example Online Discussions and Activities
Explanation of Common Core State Standards Addressed
Weave Online Work into the Classroom with Student Centered Activities
7. History/Social Studies
Upper Elementary— Middle School— High School
Example Online Discussions and Activities
Explanation of Common Core State Standards Addressed
Weave Online Work into the Classroom with Student Centered Activities
8. Science
Upper Elementary— Middle School— High School
Example Online Discussions and Activities
Explanation of Common Core State Standards Addressed
Weave Online Work into the Classroom with Student Centered Activities
9. Math
Example Online Discussions and Activities
Explanation of Common Core State Standards Addressed
Weave Online Work into the Classroom with Student Centered Activities
10. Flip Your Instruction with Online Discussions
What is the Flipped Classroom?
“Homework” in the Flipped Classroom Model
What Happens in the Flipped Classroom?
What If a Student Doesn’t Do Their Homework?
Tips for Successfully Flipping Your Classroom
Ideas for Flipping Your Class
English
History/Social Studies
Science
Math
11. Accessing Work Online
Managing Online Participation
Rubrics
Online Discussion Rubric
Writing Rubrics for Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School
Preparing Students for High Stakes Exams
Released Test Questions Online
Tucker’s Test Taking Tips for English Language Arts
Tucker’s Test Taking Tips for Math
Index
Circa l’autore
Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and frequent Edtech speaker, who teaches in Sonoma County where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2010. Catlin’s books Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 and Blended Learning in Action are both bestsellers. She has also written a book titled Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology to support teachers in thinking outside of the box as they shift to the Common Core. Catlin is working on her doctorate at Pepperdine University. She writes the “Techy Teacher” column for ASCD’s Educational Leadership. She is active on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker and writes an internationally ranked education blog at Catlin Tucker.com.
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