1. Blended Learning
strengthening school to home connections

2. Blended Learning strengthening school to home connections
Student engagement and parent involvement have increased
92% of students have daily access from home
Creative solutions to connectivity issues
One parent described helping her son complete work from the car while sitting in the public library parking lot when the internet went out at home.
Going in blind, we were surprised to see that we had a 92% success rate. The majority of our students were able to access content online and complete daily online coursework.
We have had some incredible stories of student success using the new online format of teaching and learning.
Initial feedback has been positive and we have had some interesting stories of dealing with the “Technological Glitches” that we all face,
One of my parents ed me that their internet was
down, but she was driving her son to the parking lot of
the public library to access the WiFi so that her student could
complete the assignment on time.
This engagement and combination of student/parent involvement with
curriculum has been inspirational.

3. Blended Learning strengthening school to home connections
Remind 101 a new communication tool that lets teachers reach parents and students with text or message.
I was able to sign 54 parents up out of two classes of 60.
Daily post on classroom activities and homework.
Instantly remind parents of class/school activities.
Very positive feedback from parents during conferences.
Going in blind, we were surprised to see that we had a 92% success rate. The majority of our students were able to access content online and complete daily online coursework.
We have had some incredible stories of student success using the new online format of teaching and learning.
Initial feedback has been positive and we have had some interesting stories of dealing with the “Technological Glitches” that we all face,
One of my parents ed me that their internet was
down, but she was driving her son to the parking lot of
the public library to access the WiFi so that her student could
complete the assignment on time.
This engagement and combination of student/parent involvement with
curriculum has been inspirational.

4. Blended Learning strengthening school to home connections
ScootPad
Common Core practice in ELA and Math.
Lets students practice at own pace and provides rewards.
Detailed reports show teachers strengths and weakness at student or class level.
Ability to develop detailed Common Core lessons based on student performance.
Students have individual accounts and access anywhere anytime
Promotes practice from home.
Going in blind, we were surprised to see that we had a 92% success rate. The majority of our students were able to access content online and complete daily online coursework.
We have had some incredible stories of student success using the new online format of teaching and learning.
Initial feedback has been positive and we have had some interesting stories of dealing with the “Technological Glitches” that we all face,
One of my parents ed me that their internet was
down, but she was driving her son to the parking lot of
the public library to access the WiFi so that her student could
complete the assignment on time.
This engagement and combination of student/parent involvement with
curriculum has been inspirational.

5. Blended Learning strengthening school to home connections
LAPTOP
B.Y.O.D Success in 5th grade.
District Tech support has enabled our students to bring in and use their own devices to access online content.
Students working in class, at recess, at home and on the go, to complete assignments.
Feedback has been very positive from parents and students.
Increased accessibility to content = Higher achievement across standards.
IPAD
IPOD
IPHONE
Going in blind, we were surprised to see that we had a 92% success rate. The majority of our students were able to access content online and complete daily online coursework.
We have had some incredible stories of student success using the new online format of teaching and learning.
Initial feedback has been positive and we have had some interesting stories of dealing with the “Technological Glitches” that we all face,
One of my parents ed me that their internet was
down, but she was driving her son to the parking lot of
the public library to access the WiFi so that her student could
complete the assignment on time.
This engagement and combination of student/parent involvement with
curriculum has been inspirational.

6. Blended Learning strengthening school to home connections
Planbook.com
We are using a new program that lets us create our lesson plans online. We are able to:
Share and collaborate plans with fellow teachers.
Submit lessons to principal and satisfy Title-One and state requirements.
Easily show which CC standards are tied to each lesson.
Lessons are easily shared online with students and parents.
Lesson Plans are saved and can be archived.
Accessible on many formats so that all can view or create on the go.
Going in blind, we were surprised to see that we had a 92% success rate. The majority of our students were able to access content online and complete daily online coursework.
We have had some incredible stories of student success using the new online format of teaching and learning.
Initial feedback has been positive and we have had some interesting stories of dealing with the “Technological Glitches” that we all face,
One of my parents ed me that their internet was
down, but she was driving her son to the parking lot of
the public library to access the WiFi so that her student could
complete the assignment on time.
This engagement and combination of student/parent involvement with
curriculum has been inspirational.

7. Blended Learning strengthening school to home connections
Moodle(teacher benefits)
Safe virtual learning environment just for your class
Ability to design lessons around Common Core Standards
Builds collaborative communities of learners through forums and assignments built in to the site.
Grading is immediate
Assess student learning through assignments and quizzes built into the site
You can differentiate instruction for your students by creating separate groups
Makes learning available 24/7

8. Blended Learning strengthening school to home connections
Moodle(student benefits)
Assignments, forums, quizzes,and lessons are posted and readily available at any time for completion
Podcasts and short video clips are provided to support classroom instruction and aid with homework
Students and parents can view grades and teacher comments on assigned work
Students can submit assigned work from their Google Drive account into the Moodle site
Forums allow students to respond to one another in a safe environment
Learning and assignment completion can occur 24/7