Blending Learning Culture Implementation Plan

Phase I: Blending Learning Purpose Introduction

December 2021 – January 2022

• Introduce the purpose and benefits of blended learning to Principals, Administrators, and Teachers.

   1. Present and explain what blended learning is.

   2. Examine case studies on blended learning.

   3. Discuss the current and goal school culture.

   4. Discuss a yearly goal for implementing blended learning in the school classrooms.

• Explain the purpose of student blended learning. 

1. Combine the strengths of both traditional and online learning methods.

2. Student interaction with digital content is self-paced.

3. Digital content can be much more than conventional-practice-on-a-computer of previously introduced procedures. It can be a way to introduce and explain concepts.

4. Digital content can provide immediate feedback.

5. Intellectual ownership. (Individual learning)

6. Student and Teacher collaboration.

• Share the benefits of students using blended learning.

  1. Our students will learn how to incorporate technology into their education.

  2. Students will be provided a safe learning environment dealing with COVID-19.

  3. Increase student engagement.

  4. Flipping the classroom improves comprehension.

  5. Students have more autonomy over their learning.

  6. Efficient use of instructor time.

  7. Gather learner data for better insights.

 

Phase II: Analyze Content & Content Development

January 2022- May 2022

• Redesigned my curriculum using blended learning.

1. Examine the current curriculum.

2. Understand concepts for student learning for required classwork.

3. Set learning goals, objectives, and desired outcomes.

4. Pick the selected blended learning models for specific assignments.

5. Use the school's current software for particular projects.

6. Make sure the classroom is using the right technology to complete its tasks.

7. Students will need to complete online assessments to see if they understand the terms. 

 

• Reexamine the blended learning content.

1. Have extensive knowledge of the content.

2. Understand how to troubleshoot the digital learning software.

3. Ensure the blended learning model aligns with the learning goals.

4. Ensure clear instructions on classwork in the classroom or online.

5. Reexamine the multi-media and assessments used for learning purposes.

Phase III: Execution- Pilot Blended Learning

May 2022 – December 2022

1. My class of 3rd-grade students will conduct the first pilot version of some blended learning models.

   1. Use my redesigned lesson plan that includes new blended learning models.

• Rotation, Flex, Self-Blend, Flipped Classroom.

1. Every student will have a laptop.

• • •  Handouts on using software, computers, and troubleshooting instructions will be sent out to parents and students.

  •  Work will be online 24/7 for students to complete at home and in class.

1. We will use current school software programs (students will understand various concepts.)

• • Built-in assessments, individual assignments, group assignments, discussion boards, immediate feedback, and certificates of accomplishment.

1. Redesign the classroom setting.

• • • Tables will be grouped.

  • Collaborate on whiteboards in classrooms.

1. Self-Time

• • Allotted time (1hr) to work on what the student wants to complete.

1. Discussions

• • During this time, I will ask students their opinions on what they would like to learn. Students will explain the work we are completing in their own words and then give feedback.

1. Evaluate

• • Evaluate after each blended learning lesson what worked and what did not. Then make any necessary changes through the semester.

August 2022- December 2022

1. Assembly with five to six more teachers teaching grades 1st through 5th grade.

   1. Repeat the steps listed above.

   2. Teachers will adjust blended learning models as needed with students' feedback.

   3. Have my class speak about their experience with blending learning and compare their COVID-19 knowledge and recent learning experience.

   4. Have teachers discuss their students' achievements with the implementation of blended learning in their classrooms.

Phase IV: Evaluation

January 2023- March 2023

1. By January 2023, meetings with principals, Administrators, and Teachers to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of blended learning in the classrooms.

2. Review students' participation and academic results.

3. Survey Teachers regarding blended learning.

4. Survey Students regarding blended learning in the classroom.

5. Survey Parents regarding blended learning at home.

Phase V: Results

March 2023 – May 2023

1. Gather results with Teachers and Administration Staff.

• What are the difficulties with adapting to blended learning in the classroom?

• Did teachers use all the different blended learning models for individual student learning experiences?

• How did the students' engagement and academics increase?

• Was there enough support from teachers, administrators, and technical support?

• Decide whether the blending learning culture implementation continues to go forward.

1. Use the feedback to continue the implementation of blended learning.

 

Phase VI: School-Wide Kickoff

May 2023 – December 2023

• Meet to discuss the comprehensive school implementation of blended learning with the Principal, Administrator, and Teachers.

1. Hold a kick-off meeting.

   1. Clarify goals.

   2. Responsibilities.

   3. Timeline.

   4. Budget.

• Train and Recruit

1. Train the teachers on blended learning models, methods, and specific guidance for digital learning- professional development classes and meetings.

2. Recruit and collaborate with teachers on how to incorporate blended learning models into their lesson plans in addition to what web-based platforms will be used. Time will be allotted to receive feedback and any questions, comments, and concerns they may have.

• Recruit and inform the campus I.T.

1. Meet and collaborate with school technical support on any unforeseen issues such as web security and firewall that may be encountered using web-based programs.

2. Troubleshooting support for online students.

• Inform and Recruit Parents

1. Parents are the at-home helpers for students using blended learning. So we will send handouts home on the classroom technologies used in and outside the classroom. This will regard how to use steps, troubleshooting issues and contacts for help, the benefits of using technology at home for schoolwork, and the importance of being a helper for students at home.