One Hour Workshop Lesson Plan

By: Cindi Gravely

Topic: Blended Learning in the classroom with Blendspace and screencasts

Audience: All grade level teachers, special education teachers, and special

area teachers.

Duration: 60 70 minutes

Location & Time: April 12, 2017 during grade level planning in the faculty
room starting at 9:30 or afterschool in the library at 2:45

Overview:
Learners will learn what a blended classroom looks like and how it is different
from a traditional classroom. Learners will also brainstorm ways to create a
blended learning classroom. Finally, teachers will create a part of a blended
learning lesson using Blendspace and screencasts.

Learning Objectives:
1. Teachers will be able to understand what a blended classroom is and
how to set up blended lessons.
2. Teachers will be able to create and use screencast to deliver
instruction.
3. Teachers will be able to work collaboratively in a group to brainstorm
ways to use screencast and Blendspace in the classroom.

NETs-Teacher Standards Addressed:

Standard 2 - Teaching, Learning, & Assessments
Technology coaches assist teachers in using technology effectively for
assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing
rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
a. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of
technology-enhanced learning experiences addressing content
standards and student technology standards.
b. Coach teachers in and model design and implementation of
technology-enhanced learning experiences using a variety of
research-based, learner-centered instructional strategies and
assessment tools to address the diverse needs and interests of
all students.
 c. Coach teachers in and model incorporation of research-based
best practices in instructional design when planning
technology-enhanced learning experiences.

Standard 4 Professional Development & Program Evaluation.

Technology coaches conduct needs assessments, develop technology-
related professional learning programs, and evaluate the impact on
instructional practice and student learning.
a. Conduct needs assessments to inform the content and delivery
of technology-related professional learning programs that
result in a positive impact on student learning.
b. Design, develop, and implement technology-rich professional
learning programs that model principles of adult learning and
promote digital-age best practices in teaching, learning, and
assessment.
c. Evaluate results of professional learning programs to
determine the effectiveness on deepening teacher content
knowledge, improving teacher pedagogical skills and/or
increasing student learning.

Teacher Materials Needed:

laptop
note taking Guide
Instructional Agenda
access to Blendspace
access to Screencast-o-matic
YouTube account
grade level content standards
pen/pencil

Presenter Materials Needed:

projector
internet access
laptop
copies of note taking guide
copies of direction to create an account on Blendspace and Screencast-
o-matic

Promotional Materials:
1. Technology Workshop Flyer
2. Email with directions to create an account on Blendspace and
Screencast-o-matic
3. Email with Blended Learning Survey
Instruction
Introduction (5 10 minutes)
Prezi on what a Blended Classroom looks like.
Discuss the difference between a traditional and a blended classroom
(view infographic)
Discuss how teachers can use Blendspace and screencast in their
classroom (general ways)
Explain to teachers the Padlet parking lot website
Have teachers get into groups that have been assigned based on their
technology survey emailed one week before the training.
In groups, teachers will discuss how they could create a blended lesson
(grade level specific ways).
Teachers share ways they can create a blended lesson.
Explain to teachers they are going to create a Blendspace on a specific
standard and then create a screencast to go with the lesson.

Creating Blendspace on a specific standard (15 - 20 minutes)

Walk teachers through how to create a Blendspace, search for
resources, and connect it to specific grade level standards.
Allow teachers to set up their Blendspace

Create a Screencast (15 - 20 minutes)

Walk teachers through how to create a screencast and save it.
Allow teachers to create their screencast

Linking the screencast teachers created to Blendspace 3 (10 15 minutes)

Walk teachers through how to link their screencast to their Blendspace
Allow teachers to link their screencast

Closing (5 10 minutes)
Review how Blendspace and screencast can support a blended
classroom
Review the learning objectives
Request feedback by directing participants to complete the evaluation
survey

Assessment:
Participants will complete a workshop survey to evaluate whether the
training objectives were met. The facilitator will use informal observations
and the survey results to provide additional support during implementation.