Blended Learning So Far - T&L by Suzy Cox https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended Made with love en-us 2022-03-17 23:21:55 UTC 2022-03-18 15:52:05 UTC hello@padlet.com Like champions but with anxiety, overwhelm, and frustration. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102102576 2022-03-18 15:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102102576 Most have given a good effort with varying success. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102103422 2022-03-18 15:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102103422 Deeper training on use of tech resources. Canvas is the one that comes most immediately to mind. Teachers (and admin) have a very surface-level knowledge of what is possible. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102104942 2022-03-18 15:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102104942 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102104960 Clear expectations with solid rationale

]]> 2022-03-18 15:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102104960 steep learning curve https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102105087 2022-03-18 15:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102105087 They have done their best but there's a broad range of what "their best" is. They have each chosen a particular rabbit hole--they are really good at canvas or really good at nearpod--without a lot of focus. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102105479 2022-03-18 15:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102105479 They ask and ask and ask for time. It's hard to give personalized support and add time to the schedule https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102106317 2022-03-18 15:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102106317 overwhelmed, confused (what are the expectations, replicate 6 hour class day) https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107010 2022-03-18 15:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107010 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107622 Lack of basic knowledge of primary tools:Zoom, Nearpid and Canvas. And not knowing the digital curriculum tools they have. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107622 They dove in and learned a lot! They gained new skills especially with Canvas and Google Slides. The teachers I worked with also expanded their pedagogical resources. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107646 2022-03-18 15:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107646 There needs to be a variety of ways to access help. Leveled PD they are chose from. Being able to self-assess and chose what they need in a safe environment. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107665 2022-03-18 15:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102107665 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102108928 Some really took on the challenges and learned about and created legitimate learning environments. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102108928 Teachers utilize resources they hear about or find at random. These are not necessarily the best tools for the task. One example is the wide use of SpellingCity as a tool for practicing spelling. This type of practice is not supported by evidence but because it's widely used, teachers hear about it and its popularity and use spreads. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102109211 2022-03-18 15:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102109211 Probably the majority handled it but they had to spend too much of their time on their screens. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102109573 2022-03-18 15:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102109573 Having time to create the lessons on technology, learn how to use the technology and embed it within our lessons. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102110297 2022-03-18 15:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102110297 Too much time on screen and too much to learn all at once. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102110556 2022-03-18 15:14:45 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102110556 the time to learn the tools while they were in the middle of life at home, part time school, full time school, students in crisis, shift in a moment https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102111235 2022-03-18 15:15:10 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102111235 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102111305 Teachers all across the spectrum—some who are very strong, and some who are use no digital components. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102111305 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102111879 When PD is vague (ex: Nearpod training) some will say they already know Nearpod.  Advertise what specific things will be covered so people realized there is more to learn within a tech tool. 

Follow up coaching/support so that it is implemented. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102111879 Increase in the use of curricular platforms. Teachers who never accessed a platform have reached out with questions about access, logins, use, etc. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102112037 2022-03-18 15:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102112037 how to really blend the technology into post-covid instruction rather than going back to "normal" and doing what has always been done https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102112060 2022-03-18 15:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102112060 Some teachers replacing good instruction time, with computer busy work. Others using technology to better their education. Seeing it all. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102112932 2022-03-18 15:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102112932 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113014 In elementary, higher, maybe 70%. In secondary, ver low—maybe 15%. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113014 Needs to be on paid time. They want group work on paid time. It needs to be seen as something that is taking from their plate and not adding to it. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113410 2022-03-18 15:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113410 Many are moving back to what is comfortable (Google Classroom) or to no platform. Certainly not all, but many. Training on Canvas is a clear need. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113475 2022-03-18 15:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113475 Too little Tech Support tiffanyc6 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113572 We don't have someone in our building every day to help with technological issues on teacher or student computer problems.  We need a full time person.  There is one day a week where there is no technological.

]]> 2022-03-18 15:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113572 Having technological frameworks and templates "forced" upon you. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113736 2022-03-18 15:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102113736 They need time to learn it, but still being respectful of their current teacher time. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102115862 2022-03-18 15:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102115862 Vertical Alignment tiffanyc6 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102116007 Especially with how individual classes set up and use Canvas]]> 2022-03-18 15:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102116007 Most (or maybe many) teacher use the tools listed (Google Suite, Nearpod) but even those are often used at a surface level. More PD is needed in order to help teachers utilize these tools in a more effective way. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102116368 2022-03-18 15:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102116368 For the music teachers, I believe we have backed off from using as much technology as we did during the pandemic. Music is more fun 'live!' However, some things that have remained are the use of youtube for "performances" and interactive lessons. Some teachers are using music compositional tools like chrome music lab with students https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102117130 2022-03-18 15:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102117130 They need to be very strategic in who is chosen to share technology and resources. Someone who can teach teachers well. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102117508 2022-03-18 15:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102117508 Google slides/drive and canvas have become the main ways that our music teachers are communicating with each other and developing in-class lessons. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102118222 2022-03-18 15:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102118222 Middle School Use tiffanyc6 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102118783 Everyone in our school uses Google Drive.  Probably 70ish% use Canvas.  Nearpod is used by department, if at all.  There are other random tech (e.g. blookit, quizzizz, etc) that surface.

]]> 2022-03-18 15:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102118783 When first started not everyone had the technology they needed. But nobody had the same tech. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102119212 2022-03-18 15:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102119212 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102120104 Teachers are less afraid to try new technology tools. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:20:40 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102120104 streamlining all of the many platforms and software possibilities https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102120165 2022-03-18 15:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102120165 a bit more interest in blended learning / modern classrooms than before https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102122274 2022-03-18 15:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102122274 Teachers are gradually becoming more and more comfortable. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102122821 2022-03-18 15:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102122821 Work smarter not harder. If the technology provides a better way to do something that frees up time for other important things, that's awesome. If the technology makes things more difficult (too many steps, not developmentally appropriate, etc.) don't do it. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102125954 2022-03-18 15:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102125954 back-up support https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102127239 Are there extra chromebooks that can be given to schools for multiple uses?

]]> 2022-03-18 15:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102127239 Some teachers have students on chromebooks most of the day https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102127571 2022-03-18 15:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102127571 we are still confusing "distance learning" with "blended learning" https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102128480 2022-03-18 15:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102128480 Clarification of Expectations tiffanyc6 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102130131 What is the expectation for technology and subs? Can they use chromebooks from the schools? If students don't bring their own chromebooks some schools provide iPads or chromebooks (specifically when subs are present) other schools do not. What are the best practices for technology?]]> 2022-03-18 15:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102130131 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102131277 During the crisis time, people scrambled to make it work. Now they are weary of tech and avoid it. ]]> 2022-03-18 15:27:35 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102131277 Using Nearpod and Peardeck effectively in 5th grade at Provost https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102132334 2022-03-18 15:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102132334 Canvas was released with many functions, ability for teachers to create a course, outcomes, etc... This functionality was removed and tighter restrictions were put into place which caused a few teachers to pull back from using the technology. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102134463 2022-03-18 15:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102134463 Modern Classroom at Dixon Middle school, Misty Haacke, Samantha Turner, and Sunset View 6th Grade! Amazing! https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102135454 2022-03-18 15:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102135454 Need a Reliable Monitoring Program tiffanyc6 https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102137553 LanSchool was ok, Securly has good features however it is NOT reliable. A significant number of students do not show up when the teacher pulls up the classes. If we are expected to use technology, we need to have a consistent and reliable way to monitor its use. My school really likes Securly, it just isn't realiable.]]> 2022-03-18 15:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102137553 Technology changes...for example, all the videos that I put in a safe youtube platform, no longer work. The platform has disappeared. This creates more work for teachers from year to year. https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102171105 2022-03-18 15:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/coxsu1/TLBlended/wish/2102171105