1. Blending Learning Online and Across the School: Practical Strategies for Success Darlene Haught, Director of Extended Programs & Emerging Technologies Jamie Dickie, Director of Technology Bullis School Potomac, MD Darlene Haught, Director of Extended Programs & Emerging Technologies Jamie Dickie, Director of Technology Bullis School Potomac, MD

2. Introductions Darlene Haught Director of Extended Programs and Emerging Technologies darlene_haught@bullis.org Resources for this Presentation Jamie Dickie Director of Technology jamie_dickie@bullis.org http://tinyurl.com/bullis2013

3. Whats in store… Quick share of what were doing at Bullis School… …and a website of details & resources for your future reflection

4. Who is Bullis School? Independent school Co-ed, grades 2-12 Located in suburban Maryland outside of Washington DC

5. Innovative strategic planning focus Emphasis on Technology Emphasis on Technology Tech Survey TICAS Task Force e-Learning Steering Committee Online Advisory Committee Technology standards Course management system Expanded access at campus & home Exploration of online learning Technology standards Course management system Expanded access at campus & home Exploration of online learning

6. Key Ingredients to Start Access Organization Connection

7. Moving from School Device to BYOD Upper School Lab, Middle School Lab, Lower School Lab Library Lab, Multimedia Lab, Upper School Math Lab Teachers had Tablets Students Had Labs and Carts Middle School Social Studies Lab, Middle School English Lab, Middle School Science Lab Upper School English Lab, Lower School Laptop Carts Bring Your Own Device Students: Can bring in a Mac or PC laptop Teachers: Have a choice between 2 Mac models and 2 PC models People happier, more invested in something they own Fewer Problems Less Training And we saved money

8. Whats my password for…. Result: Implemented Haiku learning management system for all classes Innovation was great, but we needed a home base.

9. Connection and Collaboration Why Would I check my email? My grandma only sends me messages on my birthday Integrated with LMS Many have accounts Real Time Collaboration

10. We blend our learning @ Bullis…. Blended online program of credit-bearing courses Structured PD in blended learning Blended learning in the classroom

11. We blend our learning @ Bullis…. Structured PD in blended learning Formal and standardized approach to blended learning Expectation for all staffinstructional and instructional-support staff to participate in introductory level professional development Collaborative efforts of blended teaching strategies – sharing of best practices among peers Established templates for content structure in Haiku Formal, structured approach to online content development with quality control Integrated tech support for participants aligned with the content of the PD course

12. We blend our learning @ Bullis…. Blended online program of credit-bearing courses Prepare our students with core academic skills necessary for success as a lifelong learner Instill critical skills as a successful learner in digital learning Provide opportunity for students to take charge of their learning Practical preparation for a college-like learning environment Allow for flexibility in scheduling Access to more course offerings

13. We blend our learning @ Bullis…. Blended learning in the classroom Encouraged teachers to explore new tools for engaging students Supported teachers in creating and posting course content in new ways Established blended teaching in the classroom is a best practice at Bullis

14. Contact and Resources Darlene Haught Director of Extended Programs and Emerging Technologies darlene_haught@bullis.org Resources for this Presentation Jamie Dickie Director of Technology jamie_dickie@bullis.org http://tinyurl.com/bullis2013