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Blended Learning:A tool for turnaround
Hunters Lane High SchoolAn International Baccalaureate World School
Susan Kessler, Ed.D., Executive PrincipalApril Snodgrass, Assistant PrincipalBrad Meyers, Academy Coach
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Congressional Hearing on Innovations in Education
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Our Hunters Lane Journey…• 2012-2013
Blended learning piloted with AP/IB classes across district
• 2013-2014 Every class implementation year 1st 9 weeks “built classes” 2nd 9 weeks implemented with 1 course 3rd/4th 9 weeks taught all classes in blended
environment• 2014-Present
All courses taught in blended model
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• Vision for what effective instruction looks
like in a blended environment• Teacher training for how to set up a blended
classroom• Teacher training for how to teach effectively
in a blended environment• Tolerance for teacher comfort level differences• Accountability to monitor teacher compliance
Components that Matter…
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• Technology options
for students in and
out of school
• One platform for all
to use
• System to share
access to school
technology
Components that Matter…
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• Pilot teachers set the tone• Paid teachers to train in summer of 2013 and
2014• Continual PD each summer in exchange for swap
days• PD included these components:
How to set up an online classroom Time to work within the online classroom
with support from Instructional Designer Collaborative planning with other teachers Training of administrators to review online
classroom teaching• Infusion of technology; labs, laptops to check
out, apps for the platform
Professional Development
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• Large group to more individualized instruction
– data-based intervention • Facilitator of learning • Think outside the box – change traditional
lesson design to blended design • Incorporate different learning experiences • Adaptive assessments lead to immediate
feedback, more time to plan instruction and
engaging activities
Role of the Teacher
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• Teacher-led initiative – expert, pilot
teachers serve as mentors and coaches • Common planning • Teachers Collaborate in the blended
environment• Periodic professional development led by
teachers and MNPS staff • Sustainability – norm of daily
instruction
Teacher Support and Coaching
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• Ease of access• Maintain assignments• Collaborate with peers and
teachers • Individualized learning• Immediate feedback
Impact on Students
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Our Regular Practice
• 1700 students in Wall-to-wall
academies• Each academy has
Academy only classes Academy teachers (academic and
CTE) Academy principal School counselor
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Our Regular Practice• Every class uses blended
learning model
• Weekly success meetings between content teachers & administrators
Monday-Biology, Chemistry, & US History
Tuesday- Integrated Math, Geometry, and Algebra 2
Wednesday-English 1, 2, and 3
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Our Regular Practice• Math taught using technology Individualizes instruction
Faster remediation Better assessment Interventions are easily planned
Copying doesn’t work
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Our Regular Practice• Reviewing data is
critical Progress Growth
• Targeted Interventions
• Data Wall• Common Assessments
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Data Wall
Color of box is his Predicted performance
Organized By
teacher name
Proficiency Levels
16English 1 English 2 English 3 Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Biology
Hunters Lane High School EOCPercentage Proficient/Advanced
2011-2014
2011201220132014
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Come meet the authors!
In the Author Signing Area in the lobby in front of the Grand
Ballroom
Today from 3:30PM-4:30PM
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