Blending+with+the+iLearnNYC+Learning+Environment+ Basics

=**Session Agenda **=

Arlene Francis-Scarder Ed Talentti ||
 * == Session Title: == || ==Blending Your Classroom Using the iLearnNYC Learning Environment - Basics Level== ||
 * == Additional Info: == || * **Please bring your own DOE laptop device to the training session**
 * **Bring a lesson plan that you will use with your students within the next two weeks - along with any digital files you may have to support the lesson.**
 * **Lunch will not be served** ||
 * == Session Instructors: == || Natalie Cosby
 * == Session Synopsis: == || A high priority workshop for schools using the iLearn Learning Environment. Participants will learn how to implement blended learning using the tools provided in the iLearnNYC learning environment. This hands-on workshop is about the pedagogy and creating a course that incorporates digital content and good instruction.

Participants must bring a laptop (preferably one that you use or is comfortable with) and a lesson that you will implement in your classroom within the next 2 weeks. **//This workshop is only for teachers who are serious about incorporating blended learning in their classroom.//**
 * Participants who complete the workshop will receive a class set of licenses so that they can fully implement blended learning in their classrooms. The class set of licenses will include full access to FLVS courses to include selected AP courses, NBC Learn, Discovery and Gale Resources. **


 * Expectations**:
 * Attendees will create a lesson that incorporates blended learning in their classroom and learn how to use the tools provided in the iLearnNYC environment to support, enhance and transform traditional pedagogy into a blended learning classroom.
 * Attendees will share their lessons.

**Participants to complete[| this form] prior to receiving licenses. ** ||
 * = __Agenda__: =

9:00 - 9:20 ** Welcome and Introductions ** media type="custom" key="27389832" media type="custom" key="27138046" media type="custom" key="27133964"
 * Framing the Day & Setting Expectations
 * Review agenda
 * How are you currently blending your classroom? Are you using iLearn?

9:20 - 9:30 ** LMS (Learning Management System) or Learning Environment System **
 * Logging into the Learning Environment - using your DOE Outlook username & password
 * Find course - Go to top menu bar; Click on drop-down arrow to see list of courses
 * DOE Help Desk - 718-935-5100 - for password reset assistance

9:30 - 11:30 ** iLearnNYC Environment **
 * Hands-on exploration of course content and assignments along with supplemental resources-NBC Learn, Discovery and Gale Cengage;
 * How to blend/incorporate course content & supplemental resources into the iLearn environment;
 * Lesson Plan Review - review lesson plan; Select corresponding resources and content that will support lesson plan;
 * Inserting content and supplemental resources to News Item - Videos, discussion items and assignments that you will include in your lesson.

11:30 - 12:15 **LUNCH** (on your own)

12:20 - 12:30 ** What can blended learning look like? - Design & Implementation **
 * Examples of Teachers using the iLearn environment

Grade-Level Tables*

12:30 - 2:15** Integrating tools into lesson plans & Designing your Blended Classroom **
 * Customizing your environment for YOUR students
 * Content
 * Personalize learning paths- News Items (link to Content, for Do Now, for Exit Ticket)
 * Promote Collaboration- Discussions
 * Customize your lesson using the News Item: Assignments, Dropbox, Discussion, Quizzes/Assessment tools
 * Timely Feedback- Dropbox
 * Monitoring Progress- Gradebook

Targeted Outcomes
1. Write Do Now instructions in News Item 2. Link an artifact: PowerPoint, PDF, Microsoft Word document 3. Link Content
 * Actual Module lesson (with instructions!)
 * Discussions (customize)
 * Quiz/Assignments
 * Dropbox (submitting an assignment)

2:15 - 2:45 ** Share-Out - Your Blended Classroom **

2:45 - 3:00 ** Wrap-Up **
 * Self-Assessment Checklist and Taking Survey

= __WorkFlow__: = ||
 * == Session Resources: == || * Learning Environment Playlists
 * Examples of Teachers using the iLearn environment
 * Blended Learning in Plain English
 * NYCDOE Web Security Change Request form (Intranet)
 * NYCDOE Web Security Change Request form (Non-Network)
 * Padlet responses January 28 [[file:Padlet - January 28.pdf]] ||
 * == Evaluation: == || [[file:iLearnNYCWorkshopEvaluationForm (3).pdf]] [|Blending Your Classroom Using the iLearnNYC Environment Evaluation PDF] ||