Blended Learning w/ Charity Dodd

In this episode of GotTechED the Podcast we discuss:Blended Learning Best PracticesEdtech that supports Blended LearningIf you are a new listener to GotTechED the Podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!Segment 1: Intro to EduMentor Segment and GuestSegment 2: Charity Dodd and Blended LearningIntro to Charity DoddTwitter @charitydodd#BLinaction https://linclearning.com/ Our approach we use is called, Reflect, Tinker, Grow: We created a platform, called LINCspring, for personalized professional development. What is Blended Learning?There are many different ways to define blended learning. The most referenced definition comes from the Christensen Institute:The definition of blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns:at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace;at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home;and the modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience. What is the PAACC Framework?Personalization: Providing unique learning pathways for individual studentsAgency: giving learners opportunities to participate in decisions about their learningAuthenticity: giving learners the opportunity to create for a real audience both locally and globallyConnectivity: giving learners opportunities to experience learning in collaboration with their peers and experts, locally and globally Creativity: giving learners opportunities to make things that matter while building skills for their futureWhat are some edtech tools that you use to support the Blended Learning classroom?Explain Everything Skype a Scientist Canva Googlelittrips.orgGoogle Arts & CultureClassroomQDigital Toolbox Link Segment 3: The GotTechED HotseatMusic Credits:The Degs: Shotgun http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Degs/@bensounds https://www.bensound.com/Subscribe to our PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts  Stitcher  YouTube  Twitter   FacebookConnect with us on Social MediaGuise on Twitter @guisegottechedNick on Twitter @nickgottechedGotTechED the Podcast on Twitter @wegottechedJoin the Conversation and our PLNOur favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our Facebook Group Page.   This weeks question is:Question: What are your go-to Blended Learning strategies?Need a Presenter?As experienced presenters and content creators, you can contact Nick and Guise to speak at your school, event, or conference. They can customize a workshop that meets your organization’s unique time and content needs. While no topic is out of bounds, GotTechED is best known for sessions on:1:1 Chromebook IntegrationEdTech ThrowdownTargetED LearningGamification (Badge Systems)Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)Google apps and extensionsPersonalized learning and Choice BoardsTeacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)Digital content creationStudent PodcastingBlended LearningScreencastingFlipped ClassroomStudent-Centered Learning