Blended Learning

The practice of using online and in-person learning experiences to
personalize learning experiences through meaningful technology integration. 

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Three areas of blended learning:

 
 

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Future Ready Classrooms

Guiding Questions

• How will you create a classroom culture that fosters strong relationships and collaboration, as well as autonomy and risk taking?

• How can you setup your space to match your teaching style, student needs, and your intended blended approach?

• How will you set expectations?

• How will students move, enter, exit, and monitor themselves when they are in playlists or stations? 

 

Guide to Flexible Learning Spaces

Additional Resources:

• Spaces: Cave, Campfire, Watering Hole (Article)
• ​Do’s and Dont’s of Flexible Seating (Video)
• Including Student Input (Video)
• ​Classroom Examples
• Classrooms That Kids Need (Edutopia Video)

 

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Balanced Instruction

Guiding Questions:

• How can you utilize a variety of offline and online methods, in a variety of different formats; small group, whole group, 1 on 1, independent and more?
• How can you maximize small group learning time, while providing student choice and individualizing learning?
• Which models can be adapted and combined to meet your student's needs?

 

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Meaningful Feedback

Guiding Questions:

• How can you collect and utilize evidence to create flexible groups?
• How can evidence and feedback be used to foster strong relationships?
• How do you know if each student is meeting their goals within their group?
• How can you rearrange groupings to better serve the students?

 

Comprehensive Feedback includes:  

 

• Using data & evidence to inform instruction.

 

• Creating opportunities for meaningful feedback - peer to peer and teacher to student - to improve their work.

 

• Teaching students to become strong self-assessors.

  Data & Feedback Planning Sheet

Analyzing i-Ready Data

• Data Analysis Guide
• Using Data To Create Small Groups
• Report Selector: Find which report to use when looking for specific data.
• Cheat Sheet Class Diagnostic Results: Reading, Math
• Cheat Sheet Instructional Groupings: Reading, Math

i-Ready Data & Student Goal Setting

After testing, teachers receive class and individual reports. When students review their scores and set goals with their teacher, they typically make greater progress throughout the year.

Student Achievement & Goal Planning Sheets

• Student Certificates
• Student Data Trackers, Pledge Sheets, and Learning Reflections
• Ideas for Celebrating Success
• Student Data Chats
• Guide: How Do I Set Goals With Students?

Standards & Curricula

ISTE Standards

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) inspires educators worldwide to use technology to innovate teaching and learning, accelerate good practice and solve tough problems in education by providing community, knowledge and the ISTE Standards, a framework for rethinking education and empowering learners (source). 

The ISTE Standards are a framework for innovation in education. These standards help educators and education leaders worldwide prepare learners to thrive in work and life. 

PUSD Learning Center (Canvas)

• Includes District Canvas courses, testing & assessment, and Canvas resources.

 

Benchmark Universe (Elementary ELA)

• User Guides

 

Math Expressions (K-5) - Personal Math Trainer

• This adaptive online platform can be accessed by both teachers and students through MyPlan --> ThinkCentral
• Teacher Guide (Official)
• Teacher Quick Start Guide
• Parent Guide

 

K-12 Video Curriculum Links

• Free educational video links curated by Poway Librarians
• Videos for student use should be viewed for appropriate age level before being used in class.

 

 

Additional Resources

Virtual Libraries

• Technology & Innovation Coaches have curated a collection of virtual libraries for K-12 students. Each month's libraries highlight a new theme for student to learn and explore.