Blended Learning in Action: 
An educator's reflections on digital learning

• Topic: Explore what has gone well and what can be improved when implementing a blended learning model

• ​Submission options:

  • Edutopia- a website that highlights innovative practices to inspire educators working in a k-12 setting​

    • Requirements​

      • Short description and detailed outline describing the topic

      • 850-1,000 word count​

      • Links to multimedia

      • Considerations for the intended audience

      • Short Bio

  • ISTE- a blog which focuses on technology in the classroom to support educators

    • Requirements​

      • Topics can include how-to articles, digital learning trends, best practices, tips for using tools/techniques, classroom or school success stories

      • Must be a member of ISTE who is an educator or thought leader​

      • Submission connects with ISTE standards

      • AP style written in first person and has a conversational tone

      • Identified adults by first/last name, position, job title, school, district, and location

      • Avoid hypothetical situations

      • No more than two names as authors

      • Prioritizes diversity

• Connection to Innovation Plan: ​​

  • Before creating my innovation plan, I had already implemented some aspects of blended learning in my classroom. As I continue to learn about best practices in technology integration, I have had to reflect on what has worked well and what needs to be improved based on information I have learned.​

• Helping Others​

  • inspires other educators to begin implementation of a blended learning model​

  • other educators can relate to what hasn't worked and feel validation about frustrations

  • shares innovative ideas to promote collaboration among peers

  • educators can see how this model can work even with our younger students

  • can help connect educators who also want to share their experiences by leaving comments

• Lesson Learned​

  • How to include an accountability piece while students work​

  • Choosing quality digital tools

  • Teaching students interdependence

  • Time management when planning assignments or learning experiences

  • Ways to provide immediate feedback for learners

  • Differentiated learning to promote growth for all students

• Digital Resources to be Included​

  • Lexia Core5- a research proven program that promotes literacy skills through adaptive learning​

  • Quizizz- a quiz based resources that provides lesson templates and quiz practice in a game format

  • ​Renaissance Freckle- an online platform where teachers can assign specific practice based on students' individual needs

  • EdPuzzle- website that helps create interactive learning experiences through video learning

  • Padlet- a resources where students can collaborate digitally at any time

  • Schoology- a learning management system that connects students to peers and their teachers

  • StoryboardThat- a website that allows students to create comics to demonstrate their learning

• Publication Audience:​

  • other educators in k-12 settings who are interested in utilizing technology as a tool for learning​

  • educators who would like to implement a more personalized learning experience for their students

• Digital Presence:

  • as a leader in technology on my campus, my hope is to grow my influence by sharing ideas on a larger platform​

• Message:

  • Creating engaging and meaningful learning environments

  • Don't be afraid to try something new; you don't need to be an expert to get started​

  • Not every digital tool is effective in every setting

  • Reflect on failures to know where improvements can be made

  • Keeping young learners accountable when working with peers or independently

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References

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​Alvarez, A. (2020). Learning from the problems and challenges in blended learning: basis for

     faculty development and program enhancement. Asian Journal of Distance Education. 15(2),

     112-132. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1285361.pdf

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Edutopia. (n.d.) Edutopia: Your turn: write for us. Retrieved October 27, 2024,

     from https://www.edutopia.org/about/your-turn-write-us

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ISTE. (n.d.) ISTE: ISTE blog submission guidelines. Retrieved October 27, 2024,

     from https://iste.org/blog-post-submission-guidelines

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