1. “Blended Learning in the IB Classroom”
AASSA 2014

2. “Blended Learning in the IB Classroom”
AASSA 2014
1. Purpose
Why we use it
2. Theoretical Underpinnings
Where we got the idea
3. In a Nutshell
How it works
4. “Suite” Solutions
Tools we use
5. Tips and Tricks
What to do and what not to do…
6. In Action
This is how we do it

5. Purpose
Why we use it
• B • Student-Centered
• Student Autonomy
• Mastery Learning
• Differentiation
• Universal Design for Learning
• 100% & 100%

6. Theoretical Underpinnings
Where We Got the Idea

7. In a Nutshell
How it works
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9. “Suite” Solutions
Tools we use

11. Tips & Tricks
1. Create a schedule that
works for your content
a. Quarterly units? Weekly? Daily
modules?
2. Establish invisible
technology infrastructures
a. Google Sites, iTunes U, Evernote…
3. Develop a Modern Learning
Mindset
a. Be the change!
Don’tsDos
1. Panic about workload/
knowledge requirements
a. It’s about the same as creating
traditional lessons and unit plans
2. Think you can manage the
modern learning classroom
with traditional seating and
movement strategies
a. Mobile management.

13. In Action
This is how we do it

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24. In Action
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25. Select Bibliography
• John Dewey: Experience and Education
• Nikhil Goyal: One Size Does Not Fit All
• Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams: Flip Your
Classroom: Reach Every Student In Every Class Every
day
• William Tolley: Changing Instructional Mindsets for
the 21st Century
• William Tolley: Creating ‘Real Hybrid Classrooms’