The Blended Learning Breakdown: Practices, Models, and Edtech

GotTechED the Podcast&nbsp;Episode #126: The Blended Learning Breakdown: Practices, Models, and EdtechWelcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode 126 called “The Blended Learning Breakdown: Practices, Strategies, and&nbsp;Edtech”&nbsp;In this episode, we’ll share best practices and models of Blended Learning and the edtech tools that enhance your blended classroom.&nbsp;This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1: UpdatesHappy ThanksgivingNJECC Conference is March 7th (Tuesday in person) and March 8th (Wednesday remote)Upcoming 12 Days of EdTechSegment 2: Intro To Blended LearningWhat is Blended Learning?What are the advantages of Blended Learning?The focus shifts to the acquisition of knowledge rather than its transmission.Deeper understanding of contentIncreases student engagement through collaborative experiencesCollaboration allows students to hear/see many viewpoints of the contentCreates an opportunity for more meaningful learning experiencesStudent autonomyAllows the educator to help students that need 1 on 1 interactionsAllows for personalized small group/individual feedback opportunitiesAllows teachers to strategically prescribe groupsAllows students to work at their own paceHow can blended learning be implemented into the classroom?Many of the best practices from Episode 124 Personalized Learning still apply to Blended LearningGet to Know the LearnersEveryone is a student but has the ability to be a learner (autonomy is their learning)All learners are differentSpecial Education ConsiderationsGifted Education StudentsSEL StudentsESL StudentsMultiple IntelligencesUse UDL or Flipped, give options for assignment completionDesign a Personalized Learning EnvironmentHelp Students Set GoalsLearn the art of questioningProfessional DevelopmentPodcastsYouTubeOnline Asynchronous PD OpportunitiesAsking your PLNSegment 3:&nbsp;Blended Learning Models and Edtech&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flipped ClassroomHow will you share video content?&nbsp;Many options&nbsp;EdPuzzlePlayPosit recently purchased by WeVideoScreencastifyScreencastomaticScreenPalYouTubeGoogle Drive - interactive video lessons!&nbsp;Station RotationNeed to provide feedback as students work through stations …&nbsp;MoteGoFormative&nbsp;FloopOther TechEdjiQR CodesCanvaEDU&nbsp;GoSoapBox (GoSoapBox is a web-based clicker tool used by educators around the world to keep students engaged and gain real-time insight into student comprehension)PlaylistsFlippity (large variety of uses from grouping to games)Prodigy (Prodigy unlocks game-based learning · Students reported an average of twice the level of math enjoyment in just a few months)Choice BoardsSegment 4: Where to Find GotTechEDDo us 3 favorsSubscribe to GotTechED the PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle Podcasts&nbsp;&nbsp;Stitcher&nbsp;&nbsp;YouTube&nbsp;&nbsp;Twitter&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FacebookWrite us an Apple Podcast Review!Tell your friends about www.gotteched.comTell your friends about the Teach Better Podcast Network<span style="background-color:...