Presentation slides for my presentation at ICERI2013 in Sevilla November 19th 2013. http://iated.org/iceri2013/
Session details at http://www.iated.org/concrete2/session_detail.php?session_id=1537
1. Teaching in
the blended classroom
Explore how teachers can utilise the
combination of physical and online learning
spaces and the intersection between them to
enhance learning experiences
Morten Fahlvik
Education Research Manager - itslearning
twitter.com/Fahlvik
3. Blended learning
“Blended learning is both simple and
complex. At its simplest, blended learning
is the thoughtful integration of classroom
face-to-face learning experiences with
online learning experiences. “
Kanuka, Heater og Garrison, Randy D. (2004)
«Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher
education», University of Calgary
6. Udir – Assessment for Learning
The Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training is responsible for the development
of kindergarten and primary and secondary education.
The Directorate is the executive agency for the Ministry of Education and Research.
11. Goals:
Non-fiction
Text:
The Ice Age
• Be able to explain how glaciers
shaped the landscape
• Recognize and know the physical
traces of the Ice Age
• Be able to calculate the ice
thickness
• Be able to place the ice age on
a timeline
• Develop individual reading
strategies
• Motivate students to read the
text several times
• Increase insight into own
reading comprehension
12. The teaching
design
Whole class
Teacher ask a
question
to students
Teacher pick up
answers in class
Small Group
Individual
Students
discuss in
groups
Students work with question at
home and post their answers /
thoughts in online discussion
Students
present in class
13. Inspired by
Concept Oriented Reading Instruction
Reading
Comprehension
Science Inquiry
Motivation
Reading and
Science Integration
Student Writing
CORI is a program
designed by
John Guthrie and
Allan Wigfield
28. Reading
comprehension in the
blended classroom
• A community of learners was
established
• More pupils were activated
• The silent pupils got a voice into the
class discussions
• The pupils were better prepared for
class discussions
•
The teacher gathered evidence of
learning
Jonathan Bergman and Aaron Sams abouttheirconceptofFlippedTeachinghttp://flippedclassroom.org/video/future-of-the-flipped-class
Kanuka, Heater og Garrison, Randy D. (2004): «Blended learning: Uncovering its transformative potential in higher education», University of Calgary Blended learning describedBlended learning is both simple and complex. At its simplest, blended learning is the thoughtfulintegration of classroom face-to-face learning experiences with online learning experiences. There isconsiderable intuitive appeal to the concept of integrating the strengths of synchronous (face-to-face) andasynchronous (text-based Internet) learning activities. At the same time, there is considerable complexityin its implementation with the challenge of virtually limitless design possibilities and applicability to somany contexts.To begin, it is important to distinguish blended learning from other forms of learning that incorporateonline opportunities. First, blended learning is distinguished from that of enhanced classroom or fullyonline learning experiences (seeFig. 1). However, it is not clear as to how much, or how little, onlinelearning is inherent to blended learning. In fact, this is only a rough, indirect measure that may bemisleading. The real test of blended learning is the effective integration of the two main components(face-to-face and Internet technology) such that we are not just adding on to the existing dominantapproach or method. This holds true whether it be a face-to-face or a fully Internet-based learningexperience. A blended learning design represents a significant departure from either of these approaches.It represents a fundamental reconceptualization and reorganization of the teaching and learning dynamic,starting with various specific contextual needs and contingencies (e.g., discipline, developmental level,and resources). In this respect, no two blended learning designs are identical. This introduces the greatcomplexity of blended learning.
Assessment for learning is launched as a strategy to improve reading comprehensionThe Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training is responsible for the development of kindergarten and primary and secondary education. The Directorate is the executive agency for the Ministry of Education and Research.http://www.udir.no/Vurdering/Vurdering-for-laring/
Udir has worked with reserachers like Dylan Wiliam in order to improve teaching practice.Mange har fått stiftet bekjenskap med Dylan Wiliam og hans forskning
John Hattie’s has got a lot ofatttention and his conceptof Visible learning has a stong and importantmessage to teachers.http://visiblelearningplus.com/faqs
This is a model I have developed to betterexplainhowteacherscan plan and conductteaching in a blendedlearningcontext. I have decided to callthemodel "The unifiedClassroom" becausethethreelearning arenas form a Venn-diagram and the sum ofthe total area is called a union. An importantpointwhentalkingabouttheUnifiedclassroom is to includethepotential in theintersectionsbetweenthethreelearning arenas. The area called "Home" could be extended to be arenas outsideoftheregular / traditionalclassroom as many students do not do schoolwork at home, butelsewhere like library, at grandparentshomes, onthe bus whilecommuting to school etc. The mainpoint is an area outsidetheregular/traditionalclassroom. I started to usethe term "Blendedclassroom", but I have decided to usethe term "Unifiedclassroom" becausethe term "Blendedclassroom" can be interpreted as a roomwhereteaching for severalyeargroupshappens at the same time. I have decided to use "Det kombinerte klasserommet" as thenorwegian term.NB! Homework - lowcognitivework at home - highcognitivework at schoolhttp://www.slideshare.net/fahlvik/det-kombinerte-klasserommet-the-unified-classroom
What can happen if these concepts are integrated?
1. Utvikle elevenes strategier for å lese ukjent tekst2. Motivere elevene til å lese teksten flere ganger3. Øke elevenes innsikt for egen leseforståelse
http://www.cori.umd.edu/what-is-cori/program-goals/CORI aims to support:Reading ComprehensionActivatingbackgroundknowledge, questioning, summarizing, searching, organizinggraphically, and interpretingstories.Science InquiryObservation, usingknowledge, questioning, designing investigations, collecting data, drawingconclusions, explainingresultsconceptually.Study ofsciencetheme:Survivalconcepts (ecology): Feeding, locomotion, defense, predation, respiration, reproduction, competition, communication, adjustment to habitat. MotivationKnowledge goals for reading, "hands on" experiences, interestingbooks, choicesaboutthelearning, collaborationwithclassmates.Reading and Science IntegrationRelatingobservations in "hands-on" scienceactivities to contents and characters in literary and informationbooks.Connecting students' interests in theenvironment to theirmotivations for book reading.Student WritingWritingentries in portfoliosdemonstratingthefollowing: Informationtextreading, literarytextreading, scienceconcepts, scienceprocesses, motivation for reading.
Elever leter etter ord de ikke skjønner helt eller som er ukjente.
NB! The pupils created the crosswords. It is a hard task. What is the question / clue if the answer is glacier?
All students had the chance to participate.
A lot of teacher use a from called VØL (Vet, Ønskerålærer, Lært) translated to english Know – Want to learn – Learned (Donna Ogles 1986) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KWL_table Stine told me she had developed a digital version of VØL + in my mind a true Redefinition of the traditional from. She used the Page tool To find out what the students knew about the topic Ice age (She could ofcourse also used discussions, poll, survey, assignment, but chose Page to active the creativity.) She used the Word cloud to find out what we need to learn. She could ued the survey in combination as described in the science example She used Crossword and Hangman as a tool to find out what the students had learned. I liked her approach to let the students create the crosswords. It is hard to create good clues and much more fun than just solve a crossword the teacher had made.
Oppsummertsier Stine følgendeomdennepraksisen.Detviktigstehunopplevde I dennepraksisenvar:LæringsfellesskapomteksteneFlereeleverbleaktivisertiarbeidet med tekstene