2. About Me…
• I teach in a GSRP program that services 144 at “high
risk” preschool aged children—almost half of the
children in my classroom speak Spanish at home.
• Our school budget is very tight, so technology in the
classroom is limited to one teacher use laptop and a
set of speakers.
• I thought blending would be impossible because of
our lack of technology, but I tried anyway!
9. Allowing Children to Explore Keyboard
Keys Helped Children Recognize
Capital Letters
10. Microsoft Word helped me document
classroom discussions while children
watched their ideas be put into words.
11. Tips for blending
• Instructors:
– You’ll be overwhelmed for
sure, take your time and think
simply.
– Keep an open mind
– Explore like a child explores,
push all of the buttons just to
see what happens (it won’t
break).
– Ask questions, find answers.
• Students/Parents:
– Participate
– Ask questions
– Give feedback, both
negative and positive
– Keep an open mind, the
schooling process is
changing.
12. Blended Learning has Encouraged me to Grow
I have learned to use new apps/software
I can use youtube clips in a variety of venues
I have learned to think outside of paper and pencil
I have learned to ask questions, lots of questions.
I know I can keep up with changing education policies
I have learned to think simply first before being overwhelmed.
I can make movies that will aid in understanding for my learners
I can now be comfortable exploring the internet looking for content appropriate
for my students.
13. Feedback from Blending
• Although I have not gotten any feedback from any of
my parents regarding my classroom website,
administrators think it is a wonderful way to
communicate with parents.
• My students love watching the education youtube
clips. Several of my students ask during breakfast,
what the video we will be watching will be about.