Takeaway #3

As technology  evolves so should education. 

They received a tech grant and have been putting into practice various methods to implement new ways to gather and track data, invest students in their learning, and enhance blended learning.

Pick 6 are the different variations for utilizing the blended learning strategy. Educators can use these strategies to set up norms and practices with students. Using any of these strategies provides the opportunity for students to get the individual attention they need for mastery of standards. These strategies also allow students the accountability and responsibility of their own learning. 

although it is important to teach our students, it's more important to reach them all. Blending learning is a way to achieve that. 

Current tools for blended learning, 1:1, iPads, smart boards

Pick 6 
Two station rotation:
Targeted intervention
3 station:
Core and targeted 
Multi-station
mastery based groups
standards review. 

There are multiple possible blended learing classroom configurations. Whole class configurations are ideal for Do Nows or pre-assessment. Two station systems allow rotation between small group direct instruction and independent student work. They also allow for conferencing with individual students and small groups. Three station models allow for a greater mix between direct instruction, small group collaboration, and independent work.

Each set of students that walk into our classroom each year are different from the previous set of students. The curriculum doesn't need to change, but the way we REACH students does.