Leading+with+Blended+Learning-+2017

=**Leading with Blended Learning Agenda - 2017 **=

Natalie Cosby, Implementation Manager, D- 75 & Manhattan Eduardo Talentti, Lead for Operations & Support || Learn about the various implementation models, how to get started, teacher expectations/orientation, student orientation, vendor overviews and other resources that will guide you through the process. ||
 * == Essential Question: == || ** What role does blended learning have in a NYC Classroom? ** ||
 * == Session Facilitators: == || Arlene Francis-Scarder, Implementation Manager, Bronx
 * == Session Synopsis: == || What is blended learning and how is it implemented across iLearnNYC schools?
 * __** Do Now **__
 * 9:00 - 9:30** DEFINE Blended Learning............(2) WHY Online and Blended Learning in your school?


 * 9:30 - 9:45 ** Introductions & Welcome **
 * Framing the Day & Setting Expectations
 * Housekeeping
 * Review agenda

__** WHY?? **__


 * Gallery Walk & Whole-Group Discussion **

9:45 - 10:45 **Blended Learning Overview**
 * Activity: Blended Learning Case Studies
 * Describe model implemented...
 * Tips from the teacher...
 * Is this a model that could be successful in your school...Why? Why Not?


 * Classifying Blended Learning Models -(pg.4)

(Innosight Institute/Clayton Christensen theories)


 * TIME - PLACE - PATH - PACE * **



BREAK (10:50 - 11:00am)

11:05 - 11:15** How do you get started ** - Crafting your school's implementation plan
 * Activity: Your iLearn Team
 * School-based iLearn committee
 * Planning for Fall 2017- September, October, November
 * iLearn Coordinator/Programmer- Admin Console
 * PD for team members and teachers
 * Student orientation
 * Scheduling and Programming Considerations
 * Scheduling Checklist- Blended vs. Full Online
 * Roll-out - Getting Started Guide


 * Program Registration Form ** for 2017-2018

Vendor Licensing Structure - Vendor Pricing & Course Choices**

for 2017-2018

Course Catalog


 * Activity: Academic Policy Quiz
 * NYCDOE Regulations & Academic Policy FAQ
 * Identifying Challenges

__** "Regular and Substantive Interaction" **__

11:20 - 11:50 ** Hands-on Exploration ** www.ilearnnyc.net -Demo Accounts to review vendor content- (1)as a teacher AND (2) as a student

__ Teacher View __ > User Name: PDTeacher# (Use 1-10) > Password: ** Welcome.123 **

__ Student View __ > User Name: Student#demo (Use 1-10) > Password: ** Welcome.123 **

Name of Demo Courses for Exploration:
 * // iLearnNYC Leading with Blended Learning 2017 - // Apex- (//Posted content--World History 2//)
 * // iLearnNYC Leading with Blended Learning 2017 - // Apex- (//Posted content--PE//)
 * // iLearnNYC Leading with Blended Learning 2017 - // FLVS-(//Posted content--////World History (Full-Year); +NBC Learn//)
 * // iLearnNYC Leading with Blended Learning 2017 - // Achieve3000
 * // iLearnNYC Leading with Blended Learning 2017 - // Edgenuity- (Posted content--// Algebra 1 //)

11:50 - 12:00 ** Next Steps ** >>>
 * Complete Implementation Plan; Contact your Implementation Manager for initial site visit
 * SY 2017-2018 Registration Form: New & Returning schools
 * Select and register appropriate staff for iLearnNYC workshops: Admin Console __AND__ Vendor PD
 * FAMIS- Purchasing iLearnNYC licenses: //Getting Started Guide; page 55//
 * Upcoming PD Sessions - Fall Catalog
 * * == Session Resources: == || ** TIME - PLACE - PATH - **** PACE * **


 * *DOE Intranet*--Performance & Accountability: Academic Policy and Systems
 * Blended & Online Courses FAQ
 * Credit Recovery Policy FAQ


 * Academic Policy Presentation **


 * NYCDOE Online and Blended Learning FAQ **


 * NYCDOE Credit Recovery FAQ **

Updated
 * iLearnNYC Getting Started Guide **


 * Student Agreement **

Blended Classroom ||
 * Applet **
 * == ==

Challenges you may encounter:
|| * Lack of student motivation or engagement
 * Solutions-Provide student orientation period & fully review course syllabus
 * Develop pacing calendar: Have deadlines or milestones to help keep students on track
 * Teach students time management skills specific to online learning
 * Provide ways to extrinsically motivate students for staying on track with courses- Post progress charts/boards


 * Infrequent communication between student and teacher -
 * Solutions-Provide teachers with ample time to review complete course syllabi & to establish pacing calendar for the semester
 * Develop & Publicize protocols for teacher-student interaction- ** "Regular and Substantive Interaction" **
 * Establish response requirements for answering emails, grading assignments, etc
 * Use synchronous tools as part of the teaching routine (Elluminate)
 * Use discussion boards in the teaching of the class


 * Any time, any pace model does not suit all students
 * Solutions- Schools need to make informed decisions around which students are best suited for taking these more independent courses
 * Consider using an online learning readiness assessment


 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Not having properly trained staff member to supervise and or facilitate the physical learning environment
 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Solutions- Make sure all staff members who are facilitating student learning attend staff development pertaining to working with students taking online courses in a distributed models
 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Online DOES NOT mean hands-off

Thank you - We value your feedback! ||
 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Questions/concerns around academic integrity
 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Solutions-Use plagiarism software
 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Have proctored exams ||
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