Making it Meta: modeling blended learning for teachers

Holly Skadsem

Bloomington Public Schools

Karen Qualey

Bloomington Public Schools

Keywords: blended learning, professional development, digital content, anytime anywhere, teacher teams, flexible learning, self-paced learning, flipped, station-rotation, cohort, moodle


Abstract

Explore and discuss strategies for helping teachers see the benefits of anytime, anywhere learning. Seventy Bloomington Public School teachers are currently examining and practicing the pedagogies related to Blended Learning. This extensive professional learning effort aims to provide more students with control of the time, place, path and pace of their learning. Experience firsthand how the Blended Learning is being modeled for Bloomington teachers.


Author Biographies

Holly Skadsem, Bloomington Public Schools

Holly Skadsem is a Digital Learning Coordinator for the Bloomington Public Schools. She provides support to early childhood - adult teachers as they utilize technology to support student success.

Karen Qualey, Bloomington Public Schools

Karen Qualey is a Digital Learning Coordinator for the Bloomington Public Schools. She provides support to early childhood - adult teachers as they utilize technology to support student success.