Table of Contents
Foreword Michael Fullan xv
About the Author xxi
Introduction 1
Part I A New Vision for Learning and Professional Development 5
1 How Will Schools Transition Back to the Classroom? 7
Leveraging Best Practices from the Distance Learning Experience 7
What is Blended Learning? 12
Blended vs. Distance Learning 14
Four Blended Learning Models 17
Enhancing Conceptual Understanding and Constructivist Learning through Blended Learning 18
Leveraging Blended Learning to Close the Achievement Gap 22
Bringing it all Together 25
Key Takeaways 27
2 Rethinking Professional Development in Blended Learning 29
A Word on Professional Development Leadership 30
Shifting Professional Development Methodology 31
Gathering the Data 35
Developing a Professional Development Plan with a Sustained Focus on Instruction 36
Teacher-Led Professional Development that Offers Leadership Opportunities and Increased Buy-In 38
Peer Observations in Blended Learning Classrooms 40
Professional Learning Communities 43
Technology Integration 44
Teacher Research on Blended Learning 47
Detailed Analysis of Effective Models Sustainability 49
Considerations Beyond Professional Development 51
Key Takeaways 52
Part II Applying Professional Development Strategies to Instructional Practice 53
3 Supporting Rigorous Learning for All 55
Differentiated Supports for Equitable Access 58
Rigorous, Constructivist Learning Opportunities 62
Effective Questioning to Facilitate Constructivist Learning 64
Student Collaboration 66
Key Takeaways 68
4 Embracing Personalized Assessment and Feedback 69
Assessments to Gather Actionable Data 72
Actionable Feedback for all Students 76
Facilitating Self-Monitoring 81
Peer Feedback 84
Key Takeaways 87
5 Creating a Blended Learning Culture 89
The Rise of Digital Citizenship Training 91
Learning Environments in a Blended Learning Model 95
Establishing a Collaborative Learning Culture in Classrooms 99
Technology Integration and Management 101
Key Takeaways 105
Part III Bringing Together Training and Application into one Cohesive Program 107
Conclusion: Bringing it ll Together 109
Creating a Vision Based on the Key Takeaways 109
Chapter 1 How Will Schools Transition Back to the Classroom? 109
Chapter 2 Rethinking Professional Development in Blended Learning 110
Chapter 3 Supporting Rigorous Learning for all 110
Chapter 4 Embracing Personalized Assessment and Feedback 111
Chapter 5 Creating a Blended Learning Culture 111
Focused Leadership During the Transition 112
Building Your Professional Development Team 117
Collaborating with Students and Parents as Stakeholders 121
Soliciting Feedback on Distance Learning 121
Sharing the Impact of Blended Learning on Student Learning 123
Sharing What Blended Learning is and is Not 124
Preparing Students for a New World 126
References 131
Index 133
