Creston Academy Blended Learning by Erin Morrison-Sadaka https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk en-us 2020-02-28 14:59:42 UTC 2020-04-17 16:06:18 UTC hello@padlet.com students was engaged https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/494794137 2020-04-06 13:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/494794137 I like the fact that it has a lot of great material https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/494803529 2020-04-06 13:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/494803529 Blended learning is "about transforming instructional design to maximize teacher time." Another way I think about this is the old adage the "teacher shouldn't be doing all the work." Tech, in this sense, helps students do more self guided work, which in turn can maximize the benefits of teacher time. Say, students do a self-guided stations activity and then teacher time becomes discussing the results as opposed to just giving directions. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495333113 2020-04-06 17:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495333113 Student self direction is a key component of blended learning, which I think is beneficial for the reasons I outlined in my last post among others. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495338294 2020-04-06 17:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495338294 It has me thinking about how to maximize the benefits of the platforms available to us online. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495340712 2020-04-06 17:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495340712 jkowles https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495445642 Blended learning enables students to access material through multiple modalities while providing time for the teacher to work closely with one group at a time.
I also agree that this allows students more independence as they approach the material.]]> 2020-04-06 18:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495445642 jkowles https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495450856 The routines of blended learning promote student independence. The variety of activities also promotes engagement across a broader spectrum of student interests.]]> 2020-04-06 18:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495450856 Prompt 1 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495453503 Blended learning is a system that allows students to participate in a range of activities (independent, collaborative, and small group) to enhance their learning. Through these systems, students are able to gather their own thoughts on a topic, share them with their classmates, and discuss any questions or misconceptions with the teacher. In this way the teacher is able to focus on smaller groups while the rest of the class continues to work independently once they understand the topic.]]> 2020-04-06 18:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495453503 jkowles https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495455819 I would like to implement station rotation, possibly combining online platforms with more tactile work.]]> 2020-04-06 18:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495455819 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495468325 Blended learning is very similar to what we already do in the classroom in which we set up stations for students to work collaboratively and/or independently.]]> 2020-04-06 18:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495468325 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495478167 Some benefits of blended learning include assessment is being done in real time, plethora of online activities which some are free, teacher can practice with smaller groups and students can collaborate online as well. ]]> 2020-04-06 18:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495478167 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495490458 I wonder how the gradual release aspect of blended teaching will work with younger students? What kinds of routines should be put in place to facilitate gradual release?]]> 2020-04-06 18:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495490458 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495512151 All the structures and routines that are present in a classroom are also present in a blended classroom except that now there is a digital component being used, but you still have the same classroom culture and expectations in both scenarios 

]]> 2020-04-06 18:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495512151 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495514855 One take-away is I am keeping the same classroom procedures online and if I do an online class in the future I have to establish that in the beginning as well, and I have to work on assessments. I had thought I am only going to continue giving feedback and quizzes but I just realized I can do Kahoot or use tools like that that can help get the students engaged too!]]> 2020-04-06 18:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495514855 Prompt 1: https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495714343 The benefits of blended learning are that, it merges the traditional classroom procedures, with the use of present-day technologies, as well as resources that teachers can use, to differentiate the learning experience for each one of the students. 

]]> 2020-04-06 20:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495714343 prompt 2: https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495720451 I noticed that the structures and routines in the video were very structured.  The students knew before hand where they were going and what they would be doing at their station, and also when and how they would get to their places.

]]> 2020-04-06 20:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495720451 Prompt 3: https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495733932 One take away from today's session is the multiple learning stations with different activities. And how the organization will keep doing different activities every day.]]> 2020-04-06 21:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/495733932 It allows students to work in a range of activities, depending on what they need. Teachers can assign students independent work or work with them in a small group. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/496726642 2020-04-07 13:12:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/496726642 They are very similar to what we do in the classroom when we set up stations with differentiated work. Students also have a sense of independence which is something we strive for, especially in the upper grades. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/496742136 2020-04-07 13:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/496742136 I would like to incorporate the best online resources that are available to develop stations. This will allow students to work at their level and keep them engaged. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/496746367 2020-04-07 13:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/496746367 Blended learning allows students to use technology to learn. They become independent learners. calatriste https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497167605 2020-04-07 16:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497167605 They rely on in class help from the teacher. They are differentiated. calatriste https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497168617 2020-04-07 16:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497168617 I would like to have kids use online resources to become independent learners. I would like for a "flip classroom" calatriste https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497169278 2020-04-07 16:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497169278 Blended learning provides a space of differentiated learning to meet students' needs; students can learn at their own pace and focus on a specific skill/content. Teachers are also able to receive immediate data on student understanding. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497414899 2020-04-07 18:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497414899 The structures and routines are clear and consistent because they focus on three key elements: where, when, and how. If there are too many elements to keep in mind while transitioning, students can easily become confused on what is expected. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497435228 2020-04-07 18:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497435228 One benefit of blended learning is that teachers and students get an opportunity to put into operation the full use of technology to assist in learning in a classroom. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497497924 2020-04-07 19:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497497924 Students were assigned to different stations and transitioned to those stations where they worked collaboratively. Students had clearly understood and practiced routines before transitioning. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497541534 2020-04-07 19:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497541534 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497559198 I'd like to begin using one of the digital formative assessments. I'd also like to use stations more. The handouts provided will be helpful as I prepare to implement.

]]> 2020-04-07 20:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/497559198 Students have the opportunity to learn in their own pace and in a specific content. Also, digital tools and resources are into the classroom. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/498345219 2020-04-08 09:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/498345219 Students transition fast because they know exactly what to do. Before they move, they practice the routine. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/498359615 2020-04-08 09:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/498359615 I would like to start using more stations because students have the opportunity to work in a content that they really need. Digital tools is another thing that I will use for next classes. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/498365739 2020-04-08 09:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/498365739 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/499276169 Blended Learning allows students to learn at their own pace and allows teachers to differentiate in a more meaningful way, by having some background knowledge of what students may or may not know. ]]> 2020-04-08 18:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/499276169 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500697816 I noticed that students knew what to do and what was expected. The differentiated work stations promotes student independence and at the same time, how to collaborate with others. ]]> 2020-04-09 14:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500697816 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500703944 I would like to try a flipped classroom to maximize my time with students by already knowing what they don't understand or having a starting point. This will also allow for planned flexible grouping before the start of class. ]]> 2020-04-09 14:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500703944 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500905245 Blended Learning 
Allows the teacher to focus on providing students with the resources they need to learn at there own pace or thru differentiated lessons]]> 2020-04-09 16:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500905245 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500913521 I noticed that that not only students and teachers are involved in the activities, parents are involved just as well. Making it easier for all those involved to aide in the students’ success from different aspects of his or her life]]> 2020-04-09 16:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500913521 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500917554 I would like to try station rotation and gradual release. I believe it will help my students no feel overwhelmed when they don’t understand something. They can go back and continue to practice til they feel ready to proceed to the next 
lesson. ]]> 2020-04-09 16:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500917554 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500944021 Blended Learning allows students to learn at their own pace. It allows the teachers to provide additional online resources, and scaffolds for students. ]]> 2020-04-09 16:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500944021 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500947265 I would like for students and parents to work together with teachers, to provide a more independent learning structure. ]]> 2020-04-09 16:58:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500947265 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500949937 Students were independent and able to follow routines. This is because clear expectations were set. ]]> 2020-04-09 17:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500949937 Blended learning allows students to learn at their own pace by providing them scaffolding https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500954938 2020-04-09 17:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500954938 The students were moving around quietly without much distraction that means they practiced this and are able to do it in in the time given to them https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500978470 2020-04-09 17:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500978470 I like the idea of having a gradual release because right now in my classroom I am having stations set up ,also creating a flipped classroom and students having online access to the material to start of the day is a good idea https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500994092 2020-04-09 17:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500994092 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500997174 Blended learning allows teachers to spend the extra time they need with struggling learners, while still providing enriching and challenging materials for students who are able to move ahead. ]]> 2020-04-09 17:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/500997174 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501020417 Blended learning allows for differentiation and extension within a classroom filled with diverse learners but limited number of adults.]]> 2020-04-09 17:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501020417 The students all understood the classroom routines and norms. The teacher checked that the students understood before having them rotate. The teacher praised the students for successfully transitioning. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501021222 2020-04-09 17:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501021222 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501026872 Blended learning should be an opportunity allotted to all students for a more equitable education.]]> 2020-04-09 17:43:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501026872 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501028229 Expectations were clearly set and reinforced, so students knew how to transition.]]> 2020-04-09 17:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501028229 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501037804 I am starting to seeing how I can the slow release in my ICT classroom as a way of providing more attention to students who need it the most, while not being neglectful of more advanced students who can work more independently.]]> 2020-04-09 17:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/501037804 Blended learning will allow us to use the different components of teaching in the classroom in our new digital classroom. It will provide students with the opportunity to learn independently, in small groups and whole class. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/502354080 2020-04-10 18:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/502354080 I noticed that there were structures and routines in place. Students knew where to go and what groups to join. Transitions were smooth and quick. https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/502386131 2020-04-10 18:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/502386131 My key take-aways include this concept of having a virtual classroom that runs like my face to face classroom. It is exciting to know that these opportunities and tools are available to my students and I. I feel as if we are setting up for the first day of school! https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/502392623 2020-04-10 18:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/502392623 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/505122317 Blended learning allows students to learn at their own pace. Also allowing providing extra time for struggling learners.]]> 2020-04-13 19:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/505122317 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/505128951 Blended learning has structures snd routines in place. It is similar to what we do in the classroom. We set up stations for students to work collaboratively.]]> 2020-04-13 19:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/505128951 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/505145102 One take away from today's session is I am going to use the gradual release method and stations. Now the students who understand can move on while can focus on the struggling learners.]]> 2020-04-13 19:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/505145102 dcampos9 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/513204494 Blending learning combines classroom learning with online learning. Teachers determine the combination that’s right for them and their students. ]]> 2020-04-17 15:58:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/513204494 I noticed that students knew what was expected from them, They knew how to collaborate with one another. dcampos9 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/513211070 2020-04-17 16:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/513211070 I would like to have the students use the online resources to become more independent. dcampos9 https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/513216989 2020-04-17 16:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emorrison_sadaka/1sd5jfv5z8hk/wish/513216989