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The Essential Blended Learning PD Planner

Where Classroom Practice Meets Distance Learning

By: Stepan Mekhitarian

More urgent than ever, this framework combines the best of distance learning and classroom instruction, offering  a new vision for learning and professional development that capitalizes on the distance learning experience.

Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-12
  • ISBN: 9781071843727
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Series: Corwin Teaching Essentials
  • Year: 2021
  • Page Count: 160
  • Publication date: March 25, 2021

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Description

Description

Foreword by Michael Fullan.

"One of the best new Professional Development books." 
-BookAuthority

Drive student learning with the best of both worlds!

Transition back to school with a comprehensive PD plan that leverages the best of distance learning and classroom instruction. Distance learning, despite its myriad challenges, has spotlighted innovative instructional practices and created an opportunity to fundamentally rethink how the traditional classroom works. 

In this timely, crucial book, Dr. Stepan Mekhitarian constructs a framework for a task force of teachers and leaders to establish an effective blended learning program that capitalizes on the capacity and skills teachers have built while teaching remotely. An innovative blended learning model effectively implemented across school systems will positively impact equity and access for all students. In addition to Blended Learning for Social Justice sections, readers will find 
 
Ideas for Professional Development sessions for sharing strategies and topics with teams
Distance Learning vs. Blended Learning sections to help transition various strategies between environments
Figures, templates, and tech tips to aid in implementation

Learn how to create a powerful learning experience for students that fosters collaboration, engagement, and rigorous learning experiences by combining instructional technology and the best of traditional classroom practice.
 
Author(s)

Author(s)

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Stepan Mekhitarian

Dr. Stepan Mekhitarian serves as the Director of Innovation, Instruction, Assessment, and Accountability for Glendale Unified School District, and he was one of the main leaders responsible for transitioning the large district to distance learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stepan previously served as the Coordinator of Data and Blended Learning in Los Angeles Unified School District. He has been passionate about instructional technology and data-driven decision making since his first year as a public school teacher. He has a wide breadth of experience in classroom and leadership positions, and holds degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, Harvard, and Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Stepan’s doctoral research at LMU’s Educational Leadership for Social Justice Program focused on the skills and training needed to effectively implement blended learning across schools and systems. He is a Google Certified Trainer, a Microsoft Innovative Educator, Blended Learning Universe Expert Advisor, and lecturer for the Instructional Technology for School Leaders course at LMU.
Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Author


INTRODUCTION


PART I: A NEW VISION FOR LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


Chapter 1: HOW WILL SCHOOLS TRANSITION BACK TO THE CLASSROOM?

     LEVERAGING BEST PRACTICES FROM THE DISTANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

     WHAT IS BLENDED LEARNING?

     BLENDED VS. DISTANCE LEARNING

     FOUR BLENDED LEARNING MODELS

     ENHANCING CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING THROUGH BLENDED LEARNING

     LEVERAGING BLENDED LEARNING TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP

     BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

     KEY TAKEAWAYS

CHAPTER 2: RETHINKING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BLENDED LEARNING

     A WORD ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP

     SHIFTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY

     GATHERING THE DATA

     DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH A SUSTAINED FOCUS ON INSTRUCTION

     TEACHER-LED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT OFFERS LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASED BUY-IN

     CONSIDERATIONS BEYOND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

     KEY TAKEAWAYS

PART II: APPLYING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES TO INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE


CHAPTER 3: SUPPORTING RIGOROUS LEARNING FOR ALL

     DIFFERENTIATED SUPPORTS FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS

     RIGOROUS, CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

     EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING

     STUDENT COLLABORATION

     KEY TAKEAWAYS

CHAPTER 4: EMBRACING PERSONALIZED ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK

     ASSESSMENTS TO GATHER ACTIONABLE DATA

     ACTIONABLE FEEDBACK FOR ALL STUDENTS

     FACILITATING SELF-MONITORING

     PEER FEEDBACK

     KEY TAKEAWAYS

CHAPTER 5: CREATING A BLENDED LEARNING CULTURE

     THE RISE OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP TRAINING

     LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN A BLENDED LEARNING MODEL

     ESTABLISHING A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING CULTURE IN CLASSROOMS

     TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT

     KEY TAKEAWAYS

PART III: BRINGING TOGETHER TRAINING AND APPLICATION INTO ONE COHESIVE PROGRAM


     CONCLUSION: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

     CREATING A VISION BASED ON THE KEY TAKEAWAYS

     FOCUSED LEADERSHIP DURING THE TRANSITION

     BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM

     COLLABORATING WITH STUDENTS AND PARENTS AS STAKEHOLDERS

     PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A NEW WORLD

References


Index


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