Hybrid Learning

 

Hybrid Learning:

A Balancing Act

Dawn's Digital Diary

This is probably one of the best Hybrid Teaching resources I've come across.  This page by John Spencer gives very specific examples of how to implement each model with a sample lesson outline for each Model.

He also has a Virtual Resources Page with  Recorded Webinars & accompanying Slide Decks.

5 Models For Making the Most Out Of Hybrid Learning

Carter's Corner

In our last month's Blog we featured our go-to EdTech resources for tips and tricks. I featured Kasey Bell at ShakeUpLearning, who is a knowledgeable and dynamic EdTech presenter. With the move to hybrid learning, Kasey has three Podcasts that feature the ins and outs of hybrid or blended learning.

• Blended Learning with Google (Part 1: Do This, Not That!)  In part one, Kasey explores how Google tools can help create dynamic blended learning experiences for students.

• Blended Learning with Google (Part 2: Storytelling)  Part two takes a deep-dive into storytelling with Google tools and how we can use this strategy in any grade level or subject area.

• 8 Reasons to Love Blended Learning with Google (Part 3)  Kasey shares the BEST takeaways, templates, lesson plans, remote learning tips, Google tips, ideas, and resources from the Blended Learning with Google book!

Aaron's Aisle 

In trying to find some good hybrid/blended learning resources for you folks, instead of combing the EdTech world for new tools, I decided to focus on a tool we already have, Pear Deck. Below are links to pre-made Pear Decks that you can copy and alter for your own class. When the Google Slide opens click on File > Make a copy > Choose the location to save the file.

Blended Learning Pear Deck

Hybrid Learning Pear Decks for a variety of disciplines

Stop Asian Hate Pear Deck Resources (I was surprisingly impressed with the resources Pear Deck put together for this topic, so I decided to share it with you folks as well.)

To find premade Pear Decks on your own from the peardeck.com website click on the magnifying glass and search for what you like.

Drew's Self-referential Blog Post

Here are a few links I've found recently discussing some ideas around teaching to a concurrent hybrid group. While not all of the aspects of each video will apply to your classroom needs, I think we can glean the useful bits from each and decide if your plan is already on track or if there are some small changes that may impact comfort and ease of delivery this year:

The first is a short youtube video from Edutopia. This covers what I think is a neat way to use google Slides for shared synchronous space during class.

Next is a hybrid model demonstration from Mrs. Simpkins. While she uses a lot of technology pieces which we most likely don't have access to, the second half of the video discusses a station rotation and shared virtual space for her students.

And last today is a video from Pocketful of Primary showing how she sets up and navigates her technology for hybrid learning. She again points out at the beginning that while you may have different devices and use a different video sharing program than her, it's the structure and decisions that she is trying to model that are able to be generalized.