Click on this link to see all the session with descriptions and times. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LGG1K4BYTs0K_s3P8dZCNKx8HqduacXE8lHew_ASBTo/edit?usp=sharing Saturday 8:00 – 12:30.
Register here: https://sites.google.com/g.birdvilleschools.net/dlconf/registration?authuser=0
SHARE AT THE CONFERENCE!
Click HERE to submit a proposal to present a session or share via a poster session at the conference.
“I want to do this every day. I want to be explicit about what they are LEARNING in class. It’s not about what we are TEACHING. It’s about the LEARNING.”
―April May, Richland High School, Blended Learning Teacher
“Have I changed my thoughts on how to teach? Yes, I still wouldn’t say I’m a coach or a guide yet, but I’m getting there.”
― Josh Reed, Haltom High School, Blended Learning Teacher
“Blended learning combines the best of face-to-face and technology resources to create a learning experience for students, but it is so much more than this. It is also about using data and student agency (ownership and responsibility) to create a student-centered learning experience that intentionally increases student involvement and interest.”
―Cheryl McKnight, Blended Learning Facilitator
A SLOW CHAT:
What is it?
A week long (Tuesday-Tuesday) Twitter chat focused on a specific topic or question.
How does it work?
Throughout this week:
· Tweet your answer to the “I resolve …” question
· Retweet/Quote/Like other “I resolve …” tweets that you like
· Reply to other “I resolve …” tweets to ask questions or share ideas
· Tweet to share photos and examples of things you do throughout the week to make your resolution happen.
Tweet and share great teaching and learning Dec. 6-14 and be entered to win 1 of 5 prizes of $15 worth of IOS apps.
Be sure to use the hashtag #BirdvilleLearns
GREAT TECH GIFT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY:
37 Best Tech Gifts (recommended by bestproducts.com)
Tom’s Guides to Tech Gifts in Categories
Best Educational Tech Toys 2016
Top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Tech Toys 2016 –
click this link: recommended by Tech Age Kids and also try this link: recommended by Melinda Gates and more
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oes blended presume that students–not just teenagers, but human learners in general–are equipped to grapple with rigorous, higher-order concepts without explicit and direct instruction, the inaugural stage in the lesson cycle?
I believe it does.
I believe that our new instructional model is not just dynamic, but it is also flexible. Blended learning operates within certain prescribed parameters–data-driven instruction, student agency, flexible grouping, station rotations–yet it is agile enough to adapt, to change, to accommodate to thrive.
I believe that student performance will shape the trajectory of learning.
If direct instruction in required, then blended will allow for it. If students can learn collaboratively or autonomously, then blended will embrace that too. Systems are sustainable.
~ Scott Evans, Richland High School
Mark Your Calendar – Google’s Online Conference It Takes a Teacher
Register today for a free online conference presented by Google for Education on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Learn from over 100 sessions led by other educators. Learn new approaches & celebrate that #ItTakesATeacher.
You will have the opportunity to:
In the meantime, check out Google’s It Takes a Teacher page where you can share your stories with the hashtag #ItTakesATeacher.
In the coming weeks we’ll be sending you updates on the 100+ speakers and sessions. Stay tuned!
Dec. 2-3
Day and Time:
Friday – Saturday, December 2-3
Start on Friday – December 2 at 4 p.m.
End on Saturday – December 3 at 5p.m.
Where:
Online (Details to come)
Sessions around the clock, around the world
REGISTER NOW to get your spot and receive updates about the online conference right in your inbox.
“I have heard great things about Membean and I am excited to get my students logged in and started on their journey through the program. My goal is to increase student writing, therefore using Membean to increase their vocabulary. I am looking forward to seeing student’s progress throughout the year and seeing if their scores increase due to this program.”
―Tiffany Gaines, Haltom High School teacher #BISDShines #BISDBlended
“My students have really been great this week and doing amazing with their tabloid projects. My fifth-period students especially have taken this assignment to new levels and gone outside their comfort zone. We have students creating news broadcasts, radio interviews, posters and typing their articles on Google Docs.”
―Lisa Sandoval, Haltom High School teacher #BISDShines #BISDBlended
“My dad always taught me to look for the positive and make work fun. So for each person who has started the Blended Learning process let me give you this quote. ‘Let go of your disappointments, mistakes, and failures. May you find complete healing, renewed spiritual strength and courage to begin again.’ ”
―Denise Jones, Richland High School teacher #BISDShines #BISDBlended
