Blended Learning Discussion by Lauren Bosman

Lynden, WA, USA

2020-07-20 16:09:52 UTC

Tanner Lingbloom Post:
1. For this school year, I plan to use blended learning in my 11th grade US history course by recording myself going through my lectures/PowerPoints really trying to hit all the major parts of the TEKS so that students who are absent or could benefit from them could watch/listen to it over and over again to help them comprehend what we learned that day.
2. The blended learning model that I learned about in module 1 that best describes my desired SS class would have to be the flipped classroom as this allows the student the option to do work outside the classroom and/or have access to the learning material outside of the classroom just in case they need more time to digest the info but cannot stay for tutorials afterschool.

Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-20 16:25:10 UTC

Ann Okafor
1. I plan on using blended learning in my world history/10th grade classroom to provide differentiated instruction for my ELL students. I want my students to be able to watch my pre-recorded lectures and take guided notes their own pace before moving on to the main assignment. After completing an assignment, they have to complete an Exit Ticket online to show mastery in concept/objective. I can use the data to provide additional support for students who are struggling and what areas I need to reteach.
2. I like the flipped classroom model where students have to watch and take notes about the lesson before class and we can use in class time to work on group projects and discussions.

Alief, Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-20 16:30:28 UTC

Silvia Sierra
1. I plan on using Blended Learning to record my traditional teacher-led PowerPoint lectures.
2. I like the station rotation model of blended learning so that if we are in class the students can then watch the recordings of the lectures, but if we are online than they will have access to watch the videos on their own.

Lawrence, KS, USA

2020-07-20 16:35:04 UTC

Christy Carlson
I think using blended learning to deliver more of my social studies lessons would really engage my students and help them become more excited about social studies content.
I plan to try to use a blended learning model similar to the one shown in the elementary video with a brief teacher led lesson and then students rotating through stations. I liked how one of the teachers in the video mentioned planning horizontally rather than linearly and I hope to try this. I think students will find it more engaging to be problem solving and completing activities with partners, rather than just listening to a teacher lesson or reading from the textbook. I think I could try more of a flipped classroom for some topics but at the elementary level, they may need to watch the videos at school as part of a rotation... but I like the idea of having more time to engage students with things they are having difficulty with in small groups while others work in rotations or with partners. I think this could work well with map skills.

Katy, TX, USA

2020-07-20 18:00:29 UTC

Emily Rypien
I am glad to be doing this PD this year, because last year my S.S. lessons always seemed rushed. This year, I can plan around doing a more tech friendly S.S. environment. For Kinder, it might be difficult to use something like Padlet. I plan to make my lessons more engaging. In this module, I liked the percentage breakdown and I was able to visualize through the videos what I can do. I would record myself teaching the teacher-led portion. Then, I would send them off to do rotations in small groups. I would create playlists on YouTube to watch kid-friendly videos over the topics. I can also upload the videos that they have watched for students who might have missed the days.

Cd Mier, Tamaulipas, Mexico

2020-07-21 00:36:39 UTC

Ana L. Maldonado

Using Blending Learning is going to give me the opportunity to provide to my students with more fun and interactive lessons. I think the students are going to be engage. I can create videos, use the Pearson virtual option and Power Point presentations.

For the virtual learning phase, I think I am going to use the Flipped classroom model. I can prepare some videos that they can watch or assign some book that they can read/listen and then review with them what they learned. Why because I think after the students complete the assignments I can talk with them and I can find out if they understand the concept, at the same time all of the students in the classroom can benefits at the moment to share their answers. But when we come back to the classroom I want to use Station Rotation.

Houston, TX 77072, USA

2020-07-21 04:42:54 UTC

Lillie Blue
1. I plan use blended learning in my classroom this year by having my student view short videos and have discussions.
2. I like the blended learning that allows for me to meet with students in smaller groups to help clear up what they are not understanding.

Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

2020-07-21 13:51:01 UTC

Cristina Salais

I plan to use Blended Learning in my classroom this year to further engage my students in the many resources that are available for social studies. I look forward to using the flipped classroom model this year, especially with the probability of students going from the classroom to a home setting frequently. The flipped classroom model will get the students used to doing some of the learning at home.

Montego Bay, Jamaica

2020-07-21 20:00:09 UTC

Anne King
By incorporating both face to face lessons and virtual activities to increase the learners knowledge of the world around them.
The method I would try to use would be the Flipped Classroom Method. I would provide a series of articles or videos to watch at home pertaining to the TEK. When we gather in class we can discuss what we reviewed, engage in “turn and talk”, and collaborate with their peers with an activity to complete and present as a group.

Rosenberg, TX, USA

2020-07-21 20:28:01 UTC

Sindy Martinez
1. For this school year I plan to use the blended learning for my 1^st grade Social Studies class by recording my self doing lectures, then have the students respond to a discussion question.
2. The best model I learned that works great for my elementary students is the rotation model of blended learning. Rotation 1: would bo a video lecture of the material. Rotation 2: have students respond to a discussion question. Rotation 3: have student log on to a practice activity done on their own online.

Texas, USA

2020-07-22 21:10:40 UTC

Los Angeles, CA, USA

2020-07-23 15:55:36 UTC

Corryncia Morgan

I think the flipped model would work best for social studies because of the 45 minute time constraint. If students could read the passage outside of school, we could have a more meaningful conversation about the content as opposed to losing time just reading. The student also has more time to think about the passage and formulate opinions about what they read.

Panama

2020-07-23 18:24:46 UTC

Chonita Ruiz
Overarching Blending Learning Social Studies Plan

Achieve the instructional objectives by intertwining web based modes with the brick and mortar component (when and if possible)
Utilize pedagogical content knowledge with and other pedagogy to optimize student learning outcomes

Desired Blended Learning Model

Right now I am on considering all the ways that I may be utilized for this upcoming school year. Therefore I am going to provide the models that have caught my attention.

Rotation Models: Teacher discretion (speficially targeting student strengths and weaknesses after data points collection(s)) and also fixed schedule.

1a. Station Rotation- Face-to-Face with teacher. Incorporate online and offline activities/stations

1b. Flipped Classroom- My ultimate goal is incorporate this model at least 1x a week. However, it will take time to accomplish this. Therefore, I will attempt this 1x every 3 weeks and gradually increase the volume of this usage as the school year progresses. I want to ensure a culture of learning (i.e. student participation) is set into place prior to full implementation of my goal to lessen the pitfall depth of possible falling behind scenario at a grand scale.

Flex Model: This has a greatest potential to utilize at the beginning of the year since we are all starting school 100% online this school year.

Louisiana, USA

2020-07-23 20:31:45 UTC

Scott Jung:

I like the flipped class. I think it will save time for both the teacher and the student. The student can receive the line part of the lesson online at home or elsewhere. The teacher then will implement the hook during in-class and the students can start or complete the sinker with the teacher's guidance in-class. I think the reason why this would be effective is because I think students prefer to read or watch a video by themselves without the distraction of their peers. They will be better able to focus and concentrate and learn the line content. Once they are in class, the peers can be an asset to perform their sinker activity cooperatively such as a project, skit, or other group projects.

Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-23 22:19:26 UTC

John Escochea
I plan to record videos and post them online so that students can access them later for review. I'm not sure which model oour district or campus will adopt, but I like the "Flip" model because it allows you to work with different groups at different points of a lesson.

Sanchia Myrie

2020-07-24 22:11:38 UTC

I am leaning more to a flipped classroom approach, where students do some of the learning as homework. I would like to also implement blended learning to facilitate daily teaching to meet all the needs of my students.

Houston, TX 77083, USA

2020-07-24 22:20:41 UTC

Sanchia Myrie:
I am leaning more towards the flipped class room approach, where my students can do part of their learning at home as homework and leave more time for project based activities during the class time.

Josephine Lees

2020-07-25 06:13:35 UTC

I love the concept of integrating technology to help students learn in an engaging manner. I plan to include more horizontal planning to move students beyond the text book and make time for research and reflection.. I can see that the flipped classroom will definitely contribute to an improved, and engaging environment as I gain more time to work with my small groups and extend learning for my students needing more challenges. I am really looking forward to finally having time to Visit Roakoke and debating the Lost Colony... or was it really every lost?

Costa Rica

2020-07-25 23:22:30 UTC

Ivonne Zubiria
I have enjoyed learning about Blended Learning. The Flipped Classroom model has stood out the most to me because of our current virtual learning situation. I think this is the model that I will use the most since most of the learning will have to take place at home. I will post videos, photographs and books for students to engage and view from home and at their own pace. I teach kinder so parents will have to help their child with technology and accessing content but this will allow parents to be more aware of what their child is learning.

Sugar Land, TX, USA

amartine22 — 2020-07-26 00:25:27 UTC

I plan to continue using the flipped classroom model during distance learning this year. Last year, I created videos of myself reading instructional texts for students to watch at home. The next day we would have a lesson using the focal text they had already read the night before. This was very helpful because they were able to share meaningful input to class discussions on Zoom. I plan to use the digital Pearson textbook to record myself reading informational passages. Then during Zoom meetings, we will complete activities that support the learning objectives. If students were not able to complete their work at home, I will provide them with a small group or one-on-one Zoom session where I can help them become up to date on assignments.
The best Blended Learning model that describes my desired classroom is Station Rotation. The model includes opportunities to differentiate instruction based on student needs. For my EL students, it would be beneficial to have a flexible groups to meet their learning goals.
-Alejandrina Martinez

Matt McDougall

2020-07-26 15:29:42 UTC

1) I plan to use the asynchronous elements of my blended US Government classroom to assign videos and current events articles so that the synchronous elements may be use for informed discussion about the key concepts or unit understandings the students were able to identify.
2) In an ideal (post-COVID) Social Studies classroom, the station rotation model describes my desired mode of blended learning. It affords my students the most opportunities to engage in the course material while also allowing me to gage their level of master over the concepts.

Alief, Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-26 20:29:53 UTC

Washington D.C., DC, USA

2020-07-27 06:07:19 UTC

Stacey, Alida

I plan to use Blended Learning in my class this year to engage my first grade students with virtual videos and pictures. Social Studies is 45 minutes that I can show them during my lesson about for instant
"American Symbols; The White House, The Statue of liberty or Lincoln Memorial using videos or having a virtual trip that they can watch it from home and probably share with another member of the family.

Elizabeth Settle

2020-07-27 14:03:31 UTC

I plan on recording lectures for students to review on their own time than hosting live classes where students work on harder document analysis and writing practice.

The model most closely related to how my classroom will run is a flipped classroom - I find that allowing students to work through the content at their own pace helps them feel more confident.

Sugar Land, TX, USA

2020-07-27 15:29:31 UTC

Anthony Khan 
1. When it comes to blended learning I want to be able to have my students always have a place to reference back to so posting notes online. I want to also make all HW assignments online especially when it comes to group work so they are all able to keep track and have access to the assignment. 
2. I feel a flipped classroom is more of my forte, just because I feel giving the students the responsibility of taking care of their own work makes them more invested into their learning.

Houston, TX, USA

kscaesar — 2020-07-27 15:35:35 UTC

I plan to use blended learning in my 7th grade Texas History classroom this year by having students view videos and having small discussions. I really like the blended learning because it allow me as the teacher to meet the student in a smaller group to access what the need of each student.

Horn Elementary School, Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-27 16:25:03 UTC

Crystal Todd
This year I look forward to incorporating more technology and collaborative learning in Social Studies. Teaching first grade unfortunately we don’t have a lot of time to for Social Studies. Through implementing blended learning, I believe this will help make our Social Studies time more meaningful to my students.

I love the using rotations. I look forward to being able to implement rotations during math. It would consist of meeting with the teacher, independent practice, technology and hands-on/collaborative station. I hope our campus will allow us to implement this type of blended learning.

Kendall County, TX, USA

2020-07-27 16:43:16 UTC

Boerne, TX, USA

2020-07-27 16:49:30 UTC

Boerne, TX, USA

2020-07-27 17:08:02 UTC

Jared Crawley

1. Most all of my assignments are online so for assessments both formative and summative

2. Flipped classroom because the online lessons would allow student to have the resources at hand and I can assist them with assignments in person

Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-27 17:10:45 UTC

Lexus Hoang
1. I plan to use Blended Learning in my classroom as a supplementary tool for my students to use. I plan to create/use videos for my students to watch and take notes from, that way they can go at their own pace.
2. I would like to use the station format because I personally enjoy stations when teaching and learning.

Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-27 19:24:41 UTC

Arantxa Pena Gutierrez

2020-07-27 19:27:53 UTC

I plan on using blended learning in my Social Studies classroom this year to enhance my students' learning experience. I will be using both the flipped classroom model and the stations model. Since we are starting the year virtually, I will use that as an opportunity to implement the flipped classroom. This will allow me to use our limited synchronous learning time to clarify any confusion and reinforce key concepts.

Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-27 19:44:37 UTC

Timothy Dent
1. I plan to use blended learning as often as I can in my classroom. I plan to utilize it in order to optimize my classroom learning environment
2. The blended learning model that best describes my classroom is the lab rotation because I like to have my students collaborate and work together. As well as using different stations and practices to help my students develop further insight on the content.

April Fields

2020-07-28 15:57:59 UTC

I plan on setting up the classroom on Schoology, not only for virtual learning, but also in person learning so that students can have the best of face to face instruction with practice and assessment built into the learning.

I most likely will use the flipped classroom approach. I used this several years ago when teaching AP World History and it worked very well in meeting the needs of the students.

Alief Independent School District, TX, USA

2020-07-28 17:42:43 UTC

Howard Rushing - SOAR

Alief Independent School District, Cook Road, Houston, TX, USA

howardrushing — 2020-07-28 17:44:28 UTC

I plan to use blended learning once we are partially back at school. For now it will be all online. However, I have blended my instruction for several years with tools like ItsLearning, Google Classroom, and the Google Education Suite. It won't differ too much from before, except we will be meeting virtually rather than face to face for the time being. I will add the element of student control over things like pace by allowing them to go to the next lesson/objective should they show mastery of the current lesson/objective. This will take work on the front end, but the semester is already planned out as my guide. I will record some short videos to go with lesson.

My ideal classroom would be a flexible, pace yourself model. I hope to get that once I have settled in and taught here for a while.

Houston, TX, USA

emgarcia10 — 2020-07-30 02:21:22 UTC

Elva Garcia:
I plan to use blended learning in Social Studies to further engage the students in collaborative learning. Ideally, I would like to model the flipped-classroom, so that our class can have more time to do fun and engaging activities. However I will have to test it out to make sure my students can handle watching/listening to our lessons prior to the activities.

Houston, TX, USA

2020-07-31 17:29:09 UTC

I, Eddie Banuelas, plan on using blended learning hopefully by doing blended learning labs along with station rotations to not only utilize action based learning by having students walk from one station to the next, but learning effective communication skills and time management skills to allow them to complete the assignment in time and stay on task.