Presenter: Jocelyn WashburnSession Type: CONCURRENTSession Day: WEDNESDAYSession Location: REGENCY ASession Time: 11 - 12Topics: Instructional StrategiesUsing Technology to Improve InstructionAdolescent LiteracyInstructional Coaching/Professional LearningThis
session will explore the use of blended learning for professional
development. During the 2017-2018 school year, four teachers
participated in a blended, self-paced professional learning experience
to learn two Content Enhancement Routines, instructional strategies to
plan and lead learning. Teachers learned how to draft Course and Unit
Organizers by watching videos, by reading articles and their guidebooks,
and by receiving feedback through distance coaching from SIM
Professional Developers. The process included the use of video coaching,
earning SIM micro-credentials, and virtual conferencing technology for
collaborative sessions. Session participants will be prompted to
consider their own opportunities to implement blended learning and
requested to provide feedback to the presenters on how to improve their
future professional learning process with teachers.
Learning Outcomes/Next Steps
Learning Outcomes and Next
Steps: Provide an appropriate number of clear and focused learning
objectives with specific actions participants will be able to take as a
result of attending this session (maximum 50 words).
• To explore the elements of blended learning for teachers
• To generate new ideas for the use of blended learning with SIM Content Enhancement Professional Development
• To provide feedback to presenters on their blended learning process