The Butler Tech Blended Learning Plan: A Model for Supporting Teacher Development

1. The Butler Tech Blended Learning Plan: A Model for Supporting Teacher Development VSS iNacol 2010 Presenters: Megan Reed, Erin Schilling, Shannon Duff

2. Butler Technology and Career Development Schools • Career – Technical School for Secondary and Adult Students • 3 Main Campuses • 4 Options Academies • Online High School • 10 Associate School Districts • 30,000 adult and secondary students in 2009 • Academics and Career Tech on campus • Utilize the ANGEL LMS

3. Blended Learning Training • Level 1: Introduction to Teaching in a Blended Environment • Level 2: Venturing Into Teaching in a Blended Environment • Level 3: Blended Learning: Full Implementation

4. Level 1 Training Goals • Participants will: • be able to define blended learning. • identify the different blended learning configurations. • learn how to effectively integrate technology into lessons • show basic understanding of using ANGEL.

5. Level 1 Training Overview • Virtual Tour

6. Level 2 Training Goals • Participants will: • create online lessons. • teach a unit in a blended setting. • work with a mentor to plan for full implementation.

7. Level 2 Training Overview • Teach a unit in a blended setting. • Work with a mentor to plan for full implementation

8. Level 3 Training Goals • Participants will: • implement blended learning into a course they teach. • work with a cohort group while implementing blended learning for support.

9. Level 3 Training Overview • Full Implementation • Mentor • Ongoing PD

10. Blended Example: Online PE • In Person Pre and Post Fitness Assessment • Trifit Polar Software • Individualized Work Out Plan • 220 Minutes Per Week • New Additions: Wii Fit, Wii Biggest Loser, Just Dance

11. Blended in Action - OAA • Creative arts-focused alternative career technical high school with 116 students from 14 different area high schools • “Blowing up the schedule” • Weekly Advisory • Online learning objects for arts courses • Incorporating academic support in school day through tutors, supports from academic teachers and anywhere else we can find it • Long term goal: move to blended project-based work in the arts that incorporates the academic content • OAA Video

12. Q&A Time What are your questions?

13. Contact Information • Shannon Duff, Online PE Instructor • duffs@butlertech.org • Megan Reed, Curriculum Specialist • reedm@butlertech.org • Twitter: FCSOnline • Erin Schilling, OAA Supervisor • schillinge@butlertech.org