Power Up Blended Learning - A Professional Learning Infrastructure to Support Sustainable Change

This book provides an actionable framework for leaders looking to implement a long-term professional learning plan that extends professional development beyond a handful of days each year to create a "coaching culture" that supports teachers as they move toward blended learning.

Blended learning expert Catlin Tucker provides tools and resources for embedding professional learning into your school's culture, including: Coaching protocols
Templates for feedback
Lesson planning resources for blended learning
Rubrics for evaluation
Stories and tips from blended learning coaches
Vignettes from teachers who have successfully shifted to a blended learning model
Reflection questions for leading book studies

List of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: Articulate the WHY
Introduction
WHY Blended Learning?
Getting Teachers On Board With the WHY
The HOW: Best Practices
The WHAT: Branding the Shift to Blended Learning
Eight Ways to Strengthen Your School Community
Book Study Questions
Chapter 2: A Roadmap for Building a Professional Learning Infrastructure
Introduction
Blended Learning Demands a New Approach to Professional Learning
Professional Development: Defining the Scope
The Spark: On-Site Targeted Training Led by an Expert
One-on-One Coaching
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 3: Blended Learning Requires Effective Professional Development
Introduction
Traditional Professional Development Is Largely Ineffective
Elements of Effective Professional Development
Leaders Must Lean In
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 4: The Blended Learning Coach
Introduction
Coaching in a Blended Learning Context
Elements of Effective Coaching
Blended Learning Coaches Continue the Learning
Redefining Teacher and Student Roles in a Blended Learning Environment
A Quick Review of Blended Learning Models
Blended Learning: Establish a Clear Plan
Challenges Facing the Creation of a Coaching Culture
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 5: Coaching: Initial Conversation and Goal Setting
Introduction
The Power of Dialogic Interviews
SMART Goal Setting
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 6: Coaching: Initial Observation and Debrief
Introduction
Coaching Must Be a Partnership
What's the Goal of the Initial Observation?
Communicating With Students
The Debrief
Revisit SMART Goals
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 7: Coaching: Co-lesson Planning
Introduction
Communicate With the Teacher Ahead of Time
Meet Outside of the Classroom
Identify the Goals
Keep the Lesson Manageable: Think Big, but Start Small
Provide Templates to Help Teachers Design Blended Lessons
Don't Just Plan the Lesson, Create It
Reflect on the Role of Technology in the Lesson
Dealing With Details
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 8: Coaching: Real-Time Coaching
Introduction
Pre-lesson Chat: Review Lesson and Establish Norms for Real-Time Coaching
Real-Time Coaching: "Pause, Discuss, Adjust"
Document the Parts of the Lesson
Written Feedback Using a Blended Learning Rubric
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 9: Coaching: Model Lessons and Co-teaching
Introduction
Designing and Teaching a Model Lesson
Model Lesson Checklist
Co-teaching
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 10: Coaching: Documenting, Reflecting, and Revisiting
Introduction
Dedicating Time, Energy, and Space to Reflection
Becoming a Reflective Practitioner
Reflect Using Documentation
Using Digital Tools to Reflect
Revisit SMART Goals
Next Steps: Developing an Action Plan
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 11: Virtual Coaching
Introduction
Real-Time Coaching: Challenges of Scale
Blended Offline and Online Coaching in Large Districts
Benefits and Limitations of Virtual Coaching
Virtual Spin on the Coaching Cycle
Technology Toolbox for Virtual Coaching
Staying Organized With Google Calendar
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
Chapter 12: Professional Learning Communities
Introduction
What Is a Professional Learning Community?
The PLC Process
Organizing the Teacher Teams Within a PLC
Wrap Up
Book Study Questions
References
Index

About the author

Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and frequent Edtech speaker, who teaches in Sonoma County where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2010. Catlin's books Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 and Blended Learning in Action are both bestsellers. She has also written a book titled Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology to support teachers in thinking outside of the box as they shift to the Common Core. Catlin is working on her doctorate at Pepperdine University. She writes the "Techy Teacher" column for ASCD's Educational Leadership. She is active on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker and writes an internationally ranked education blog at CatlinTucker.com.

Summary

This book provides a framework for leaders looking to implement a long-term professional learning plan that supports teachers as they move toward blended learning.

Product details

• Authors: Catlin Rice Tucker, Catlin R. Tucker, Catlin R. R. Tucker
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781506396767
• ISBN: 978-1-5063-9676-7
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Corwin Teaching Essentials; Corwin Teaching Essentials
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; Lehrmittel, Lerntechnologien, E-Learning