The perfect blend : a practical guide to designing student-centered learning experiences / Michele Eaton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eaton, Michele, 1986- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Blended learning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 164 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Portland, Oregon ; Arlington, Virginia : International Society for Technology in Education, [2020]

Summary:

Learn how to redesign lessons with technology to individualize and personalize instruction, transforming what learning looks like for your students. Many blended learning initiatives start from the top down and are designed for specific populations or make drastic changes to a school's learning structure. But any K-12 classroom teacher can find ways to leverage blended learning, regardless of the constructs of their learning environment. All they need is a willingness to rethink their role - moving from content deliverer to architect of learning.In The Perfect Blend, you'll learn how to create a "homemade recipe" for effective blended learning for your students. Rather than focusing on finding and implementing a specific established model, author Michele Eaton shows teachers how to embrace the flexibility of blended learning to take an active role as a designer of learning and, in the process, help students become advocates for their education.This book: * Provides an accessible resource for teachers beginning to use technology, as well as master blended teachers who are looking for new ideas or strategies. * Includes templates and planning tools that can be used as is or modified to fit the needs of your students. * Focuses on understanding and reflecting on your role as a designer of learning experiences, and creating and using digital content in the classroom. You'll gain practical skills, strategies and lesson ideas for various types of blended learning thanks to examples from real classrooms and educators. Along the way, you'll discover how to build on the skills you already have to support blended learning. Audience: K-12 teachers and instructional coaches

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

About ISTE

About the Author

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Part 1: The Physical Classroom

Chapter 1 Understanding Blended Learning for Your Classroom

What Is Blended Learning?

My Story

The Research

Chapter 1 Key Points

Reflection

Chapter 2 Designing with Student Agency in Mind

Personalized Learning in the Blended Classroom

Voice and Choice

Pace, Path, Time, and Place

Student Data and Self-Reflection

Self-Regulation

Chapter 2 Key Points

Chapter 3 Differentiation and Your Blended Classroom

The Basics of the Station Rotation Model

Variations of the Station Rotation Model

Planning for a Station Rotation Lesson

Chapter 3 Key Points

Chapter 4 Implementing Personalized Learning in Your Blended Classroom

Blended Learning as a Structure for Personalization

Tools to Implement the Flex Model

Hybrid Approach to the Flex Model

Chapter 4 Key Points

Chapter 5 Classroom Management in a Modern Learning Environment

Classroom Management in a Blended Learning Environment

Designing the Physical Classroom to Successfully Implement Blended Learning

Chapter 5 Key Points

Part 2: The Digital Classroom

Chapter 6 Reading Print vs. Reading Digital Content

Rethinking Instruction in a Digital Space

Designing Scannable Text

Active Reading Strategies

Choosing Print or Digital Text

Chapter 6 Key Points

Chapter 7 Getting Started with Digital Content Design

What Digital Content to Use

Designing Digital Content

Lesson Design in Online Learning

Chapter 7 Key Points

Chapter 8 Cognitive Load and Designing Multimedia Content

Cognitive Load

Multimedia in Your Elearning Design

Chapter 8 Key Points

Reflection.

Chapter 9 Designing for Personality and Interaction

Humanize Your Digital Content

Opportunities for Student Creativity and Personality

Interactive Digital Lessons

Constructive Feedback

Chapter 9 Key Points

Chapter 10 Designing Digital Content for All Learners

What Is Accessibility and Why Is It Important?

Text Formatting

PDF Readability

Use of Color

Animations and Visual Effects

Hyperlinks

Images

Math Equations

Keyboard Navigation

Video Captions and Transcripts

Know Better, Do Better

Chapter 10 Key Points

Chapter 11 Taking the First Step and Moving Forward

Take the First Step

Get Support and Move Forward

The Perfect Blend

References

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781564848437

1564848434