Join us as we kickoff our final course in the 4-part Blended Learning Mini-Course series, Effectively Engaging Students in the Hybrid/Virtual Classroom. In this episode, we discuss all the ways educators can increase engagement for students who are fully virtual or in hybrid learning environments. We answer questions about the unique opportunities and challenges hybrid and virtual educators face.
Join us as we discuss the Personalizing Instruction with the FLEX Model Course, part of our 4-part Blended Learning Mini-Course series. In this LIVE episode, we discuss the power of personalizing instruction and give answers to the most common questions around this topic.
Join us for this LIVE discussion of the Small Group Instruction with the Rotation Model course, part of our 4 part Blended Learning mini-course series. In this episode, we discuss the benefits and challenges of utilizing small group instruction to improve student engagement, personalize learning, and allow for more effective feedback.
Join us as we kickoff the first of our 4 part LIVE Podcast events to support our blended learning mini-courses. In this episode you will hear our hosts talk live with educators around NC who are interested in learning the basics of blended learning. Interested in registering for our 4 part Mini-Course series available in NCEES to NC educators? Use this link to request more information. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1ue0avoAEOYmd1eLh2P__zRgzvStdB2iqUvZXqMBZC8Trww/viewform?usp=header
In the fourth installment of our Transformation Tales series, Stephanie Craig, Multi-Lingual Teacher from Elkin Elementary School in Elkin County Schools shares her experience supporting ESL Students with blended learning after participating in a Badged Facilitator cohort. Her enthusiasm and dedication to meeting the needs of every learner utilizing the Station Rotation model will inspire listeners.
In the third installment of our Transformation Tales series, Angie Conklin, Digital Teaching and Learning Facilitator from Onslow County Schools shares her unique experience over 30 years in NC education. She highlights the instructional technology changes she has seen over her career, her experience during a devastating hurricane with virtual learning before the pandemic, and how Onslow County has led the way with providing high quality, seamless instruction to students. Her experience as a Badged Facilitator in Cohort 3 helped her expand her toolkit to support blended learning in transformational ways.
In the second installment of our Transformation Tales series, Katie Bostian, Rowan-Salisbury Schools District SIOP coach shares her experience using blended learning to transform professional development for educators across the district. Katie shares her experience gained as a Badged Facilitator in Cohort 3. She outlines how all educators can support Multi-Lingual Learners with effective SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) strategies supported by blended learning instructional methods.
Watch this Instructional video on how you can use Rethink K-8 Content to plan and implement station rotation in your classroom. For this lesson, we used 8th-grade Social Studies Content Module Nine, Lesson Five focusing on Homefront and Propaganda in World War II. Supporting this video you can utilize our planning document found at BIT.LY/RETHINKED8SS. Designed to utilize the Rethink Education Content found on our Available Content Document, this lesson includes:
5th grade Science Educators can use this free station rotation lesson plan and video focusing on NCSCOS Standards 5.P.1 and 5.P.1.1. This video is a mini-PD on how to set up and implement the 4 stations with the support of the lesson planning document. Designed to utilize the Rethink Education Content found on our Available Content Document, this lesson includes:
This is designed to be a mini professional development opportunity. This instructional video is designed to help educators consider implementing the FLEX model of blended learning through the use of Genius Hour / Passion Projects. This extension activity allows for learners to drive their own learning through self-designed projects in areas of interest. Designed to be used in conversations with other educators, this interactive video allows for conversation while providing real life examples from NC educators who have implemented blended learning.
This short video is designed to be a mini professional development opportunity encouraging educators to consider making a mindset shift from being an instructor to a facilitator of learning. This core concept of blended learning helps to increase student engagement and ownership of their learning while freeing the educator to provide more personalized and differentiated instruction.
The first episode in our Transformation Tales Series features Liz Cronan, a 27 year educator from Alexander County Schools currently working as an Instructional Coach after spending most of her career as a 5th grade teacher. In this episode, she will share her inspirational story of how blended learning practices she learned in our Badged Facilitator Cohort transformed her educational practices increasing student engagement, building strong durable skills with students, and allowing more time to differentiate and personalize learning.
In this episode, we continue our conversation with district leaders from around the state sharing how Rethink Education has transformed their schools. They share how NCDPI can continue to support their ongoing needs with school transformation. Join us as we take stock of the powerful work Rethink Education and its district/school partners are doing to share blended learning instructional methods and empower educators to make a difference in the lives of NC students.
In this episode, we are taking stock of the impact Rethink Education has had around NC by hearing from district leaders on how our program has transformed their schools. They share where they hope to see our program go next and some powerful WOW moments. Join us as we speak with NC educational leaders and take stock of the work Rethink Education has done and continues to do.
Join us for Part 4 of our series on Blended Learning with Special Populations of students. This episode focuses on students who have behavioral challenges, emotional needs, or are at the top-tier of the MTSS process. These students may be in Alternative Education environments or within the general school setting. First, you will hear from Sheneka Lassiter from Wayne County Public Schools. This inspirational 24-year educator is working as a HS Math teacher at Wayne Middle/High Academy, an alternative education setting in Wayne County Schools. She will share her perspective on the wrap around support provided in Alternative Education settings and how we can reach students with significant challenges. Next, we will share a portion of Episode 2 of our podcast sharing the innovative "Find Your Fit" program created by Dr. Michelle White when she was at Chowan Middle School that redefines ISS and serving high need students in the general education environment. Finally, we will hear from Cohort 2 Badged Facilitator, Mark Grega, Principal of Asbury Academy, an Alternative Education school in Lincoln County Schools. He will share how his experience in Cohort 2 of the Blended Learning Facilitator Pathway has impacted his experience leading his school.
Join us for Part 3 of our series on Blended Learning with Special Populations of students. This episode focuses on several unique groups of students within NC including Migrant students, students from Military families, Native American students, and McKinney Vento students. We are excited to share the powerful perspective of Luann Llewellyn, Director of Federal Programs in Surry County Schools. Luann is a 21-year educator who has supported students in a variety of roles. She shares her dedication to all students on this powerful episode that highlights the impact of blended learning on students and their families in these vibrant special populations throughout our state.
Join us for Part 2 of our six-part series, as we speak with Maguy Yancey from Wayne County who will share her extensive experience supporting Multi-Lingual Learners along with discussing the needs of McKinney Vento students (students who experience transience in their housing). She created a rich conversation about the ways blended learning can break down barriers and celebrate each child's unique contributions to the classroom community. You will be inspired by all we learned by speaking with this career educator who supports our MLL students in meaningful ways.
Join us for Part 1 of our six-part series, as we speak with Joann Blumenfeld, leader of the Catalyst and GIST programs with The Science House at NC State. She will share her extensive experience supporting Exceptional Children through innovative programming with a strong focus on STEM opportunities. Joann invites any NC educator to join in their Reach For the Stars Be a Star Student Resource Fair on April 22. Supporting this conversation will be Nkecha Rucker, Piedmont-Triad Virtual Instruction Consultant with the VISS Rethink Education team. Nkecha brings her career knowledge as an EC teacher and leader to help educators get inspired to use blended learning to support EC students in innovative ways. This powerful and inspirational conversation will change the way you view the possibilities for ALL students!
Our conversation with Dr. Catlin Tucker continues. This episode features our discussion about how blended learning can allow an educator to provide timely and helpful feedback to students while minimizing teacher workload outside of the school day, effective groupings, and much more!
Your Blended Learning Blueprint for Rethinking Your Next School is just what you need as you plan for the new school year. Join us as Dr. Catlin Tucker - author, podcast host, and blended learning expert, shares her wealth of knowledge and experience on how to use blended learning to transform your classroom
