Shift to blended learning to transform educationBlended learning has the power to reinvent education, but the transition requires a new approach to learning and a new skillset for educators. Loaded with research and examples, Blended Learning in Action demonstrates the advantages a blended model has over traditional instruction when technology is used to engage students both inside the classroom and online. Readers will find: Breakdowns of the most effective classroom setups for blended learningTips for leadersIdeas for personalizing and differentiating instruction using technologyStrategies for managing devices in schoolsQuestions to facilitate professional development and deeper learning

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIntroductionPART 1. SHIFTING TO A BLENDED CULTUREChapter 1. Going Blended to Meet the World Scaling Blended Learning Transformation Clearing Up Blended Learning Confusion It Starts With Culture A Blended Learning Culture Where the World Is Going: Our Students Are Already There Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 2. Getting Started Phase 1: Building the Foundation Stage 1: Engagement and Vision-Cohesion of Vision and Pedagogy Stage 2: Assess-What Is Our Starting Point? Links to the Classroom: Participating in Discussions About Mindset Stage 3: Planning and Design Stage 4: Pre-Pilot Identifying and Enlisting Pre-Pilot Teachers Links to the Classroom: Engaging Student Voice in Pre-Pilots Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 3. The Blended Learning Elements of Effectiveness The Elements Described Cohesion of Vision and Pedagogy Capacity Building Links to the Classroom: Building Student Capacity Technology Utilization Links to the Classroom: Getting Creative With Limited Resources Data Management and Usage Student Ownership Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 4. Preparing Teachers for Blended Instruction What Works in Professional Development Guiding Principle of Blended Learning Professional Development #1: As the Student, So the Teacher (CHOMP) Links to the Classroom: Help Students Connect Hands-On Learning Ongoing Learning Mindset Shifts: Start With the Why Not the What Personalize Choice, Differentiation, Pace, and Skills Links to the Classroom: What Are Your Strengths Now? Guiding Principle of Blended Learning Professional Development #2: Differentiate to Cross the Chasm Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsPART 2. BLENDED LEARNING TOOLBOXChapter 5. Devices and Digital Tools Different Tools for a Different Generation Building Blocks of a Digital Classroom Links to Leadership: Supporting an Iterative Practice Productivity and Collaboration Environments Learning Management Systems Links to Leadership: Access to Technology Links to Leadership: Professional Development Building Technology Toolboxes to Promote Technology Fluency Deciding on the Right Device Which Funding Model Is the Best Fit? Links to Leadership: Engage Stakeholder Voices Mobile Devices Tablets Chromebooks Laptops Finding the Right Tool Stay Connected and Keep Learning Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 6. Digital Curriculum What Is Digital Curriculum? Types of Digital Curriculum What Are the Benefits of Digital Curriculum? How Can Digital Curriculum Foster Student Ownership? What Are the Challenges of Using Digital Curriculum? How Do I Select the Right Digital Curriculum? Links to Leadership: Helping Teachers Select the Best-Fit Digital Curriculum Build Capacity Through Committees Engage Students as Owners via Student Input Build Capacity Through Professional Development Digital Curriculum and the Planning Process Organizing and Sharing Digital Curriculum Links to Leadership: Helping Teams Plan Together Digital Curriculum in Blended Learning Models Whole-Group Rotation Digital Curriculum Integration Station Rotation Digital Curriculum Integration Flipped Class Digital Curriculum Integration Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 7. Assessment in a Blended Environment What Do We Really Mean by Assessment? What Drives Student Learning? Reading and Responding to the Data Narrative Links to Leadership: Tools and Time for Managing Data Maximizing the LMS Beyond Grades and Data Making It Personal Leading and Learning With Formative Assessment How Can Formative Assessment Foster Student Ownership? What Are the Challenges of Assessment in the Blended Environment? Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 8. Onboarding and Supporting Students Why Do We Need to Onboard "Digital Natives"? What Do We Mean by Onboarding? Onboarding Through Effective Backward Design Links to Leadership: Establishing a Schoolwide Onboarding Practice Build Capacity Through Student Trailblazers and Buddy Programs Engage Students in Peer Support Systems Embracing Teachable Moments Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsPART 3. BLENDED LEARNING: EXPLORING CLASSROOM MODELSChapter 9. Station Rotation Model What Is the Station Rotation Model? What Are the Benefits of the Station Rotation Model? Station Rotation Model Can Take Many Forms Links to Leadership: Access to Technology Planning a Station Rotation Lesson Station Rotation Lesson Template Links to Leadership: Helping Teachers to Meet and Overcome Challenges Building Capacity Additional Staffing or Parent Volunteers Tip for Designing a Station Rotation: Go Horizontal With Your Traditional Agenda Design a Station Rotation to Target a Specific Skill What Are Some of the Challenges Associated With the Station Rotation Model? Logistical Concerns Grouping Strategies What Is the Teacher's Role During a Station Rotation Lesson? Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 10. Whole Group Rotation: A Modern Spin on the Lab Rotation What Is the Whole Group Rotation? What Are the Benefits of the Whole Group Rotation? Designing a Whole Group Rotation Lesson Whole Group Rotation: Sample Lessons Whole Group Rotation: Drag-and-Drop Lesson Template What Are Some of the Challenges Associated With the Whole Group Rotation? Links to Leadership: Access to Technology Logistical Concerns How can I make sure students are on task during online work? How can I make time to work one-on-one with students? Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 11. The Flipped Classroom What Is the Flipped Classroom? What Are the Benefits of the Flipped Classroom? Designing a Flipped Classroom Lesson Step 1: Pique Interest, Drive Inquiry, or Assess Previous Knowledge Step 2: Flip and Engage Online Step 3: Design Student-Centered Application Activities Example of a Flipped Vocabulary Lesson Flipping With Different Types of Media Flipping With Text Flipping With Images Flipping With Video Flip AND Engage Links to Leadership: Access to Technology Producing and Publishing Your own Flipped Videos Step 1: Creating Content Step 2: Recording Videos or Screencasts Step 3: Exporting to YouTube or a Video Hosting Site Links to Leadership: Building Capacity What Are Some of the Challenges Associated With the Flipped Classroom? In-Class Flip Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsChapter 12. Other Models and Possibilities Individualized Models and Possibilities Individual Rotations and Playlists Defined Links to Leadership: Managing Technology Platforms What Are the Benefits of the Individual Playlist Model? Designing and Supporting Individual Playlists Building Community What Is the Teacher's Role During an Individual Playlist Experience? Links to Leadership: Helping Teachers to Facilitate Learning A La Carte Model Defined How Do Schools Select Course Providers for A La Carte Integration? Links to Leadership: Logistics of A La Carte Learning What Are the Benefits of the A La Carte Model? Designing and Supporting A La Carte Links to Leadership: Role Definition and Policy Building Capacity Through Onsite Facilitator Training and Networking Beyond the Models Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsPART 4. BLENDED LEARNING: THE ROADMAP TO PERSONALIZATIONChapter 13. The Roadmap to Personalization The Path Forward to Personalization Phase 2: Transitions Phase 3: Expansion Achieving Sustainability The Responsibility of Teaching "They" Wrapping It Up Book Study QuestionsReferencesIndex