Blended Learning Transition

Suggestions for Transition Focused Education The transition from adolescence to young adulthood is a major life event and change that young people experience. For secondary school students with disabilities, the transition to post-school life is particularly significant because they may confronted challenges from personal limitations and environmental barriers (Stewart et al., 2010). There are often not a lot of opportunity available to secondary graduates with disabilities (Sydney, 2010). Therefore, secondary schools have responsibility to provide information, support and advice on life beyond school to prepare students, particularly, students with disabilities and their parents to make informed decisions of pathways including further education and employment before leaving the school.

Overall, high rates of teacher turnover have direct monetary costs and alter the distribution of teacher experience and skill across districts. Dr. Maxwell, the Superintendent of PGCPS formed a Transition Team from which four subcommittees were formed one being the Teaching and Learning Committee (TL). The TL examined research on professional literature to answer the question and determined that in order for students to receive the high-quality education that prepares them to succeed in post-secondary opportunities, staff members must have instructional resources and professional learning opportunities to build their capacities

Dr. Fremstad has been instrumental in the implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) at West Fargo High School. She understands the power of teacher collaboration and has led the charge to train and monitor the program with fidelity. Jennifer has inspired educators to share student evidence of learning and extend intervention or enrichment learning opportunities based on the data. In addition, she advocates on the importance of frequent classroom visitations with her leadership team and establishes annual visitation goals to support teachers and

Taking an active interest in lifelong learning and understanding how this can help to improve professionalism.

Schwartz (2013) discusses how blended learning can be a mix of online and in-person instruction or hybrid class. Blended learning is a combination of the physical and digital tools, which integrate face-to-face pedagogical methods with a mixture of in class instruction, online work, and peer collaboration all intertwined with choices, creativity, and differentiated instruction that keeps student’s engaged as they learn. Blackboard, Ramport, and Banner allows faculty and staff members’ access to university data that is need to track the student’s VA benefits.

In today’s day and age, it is very easy to locate anyone, from ages 4-24, plugged into technology at any given moment. Although the increased usage of digital media and information had forever positively influenced our society, it is important to remember our foundation and to develop ourselves and the

Change Intervention and Implementation Allison Taylor EDA , Section Dr. Zorka Karanxha July 10, 2015 Change Intervention and Implementation Though the idea of working collaboratively is not a new one, the concept of professional learning communities (PLCs) has recently become very popular in education. During the summer of 2012, the Pasco County School District introduced the concept of PLCs into its schools in an effort to improve student learning in this era of increased educational scrutiny and accountability. Department heads suddenly found themselves relabeled PLC facilitators and called to attend two days of summer training meant to prepare them to lead PLCs once the school year began. The other PLC participants, the

In chapter nine the authors explore the subject of transitions. Transition to the general education setting is an important process for students in early education. According to the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), the transition process is used to ensure that children with disabilities have opportunities for a free and

The professional development also needs to expand. Utilizing the online classroom/communities is one way teachers can get the necessary tools to help their students engage in PBL. These types support will give educators the ability to gain knowledge and support from their peers. It is also an opportunity for them to share best practices. This environment the teachers are learning provides a model for their students whereby the students witness their teacher being engaged and collaborating with their peers, which shows the pupil that their teachers are engaged in their world. ("eduviews: Teaching in the 21st Century," n.d.)

What constitutes a “highly effective” professional learning community? Professional learning communities (PLCs) are communities of educators who work and meet together to collaborate. Their goal is to make sure students are learning the content everyone is teaching. A “highly effective” learning community involves educators who are willing to work with others. Educators who do not make excuses for why students are not learning, and they view growth as positive thing. In effective PLCs, staff members meet on a regular basis, these meetings can be formal and informal. One big takeaway is to ensure teachers are not working in isolation. Members of the PLC work with one another to analyze student work and data, and use that information to better serve those that are not meeting the objectives.

Comparing Learning Environments Molly Millard Walden University Comparing Learning Environments The purpose of this paper is to discuss the similarities, differences, pros, and cons between face-to-face classrooms, distance learning, and hybrid environments. The role of the instructor and student both change depending on the learning style chosen. Some are better for some students, and others are best due to time restrictions or the material being taught. There is not one strategy that will work for every class, each should be selected specifically for the environment and to fit the student’s needs.

http://www.apa.org/education/grad/online-programs.aspx Why Choose a Hybrid Degrees? The creators of hybrid degrees recognize that certain skills and knowledge cannot be adequately conveyed through online platforms alone. In order for certain topics to be effectively taught, it is sometimes necessary to receive face-to-face instruction. Lectures can be recorded and listened to online, but advanced medical or mechanical techniques need to be learned from someone who is available to answer questions and provide constructive feedback. Hybrid degrees incorporate the best features of both online instruction and on-campus study to deliver a holistic educational experience.

We are now at a point of really knowing what is meant and the purpose and principals of building professional learning communities. DuFour goes on to say that the term professional learning community is a term to describe every imaginable combination of educational interest (DuFour, What is a "professional learning community"?, 2004). Which in turn creates confusion in what, how, and the intent of building a learning community. The term is misused and over used it is in danger of losing its meaning all together. Carole Cooper is in agreement with Richard DuFour, with all the buzzwords and fads in education collaborative learning communities is losing its potential and potency (Cooper & Boyd, 2016). Educators and the education professionals go through fads, cycles of ideas, and what is the next big new trend more than most other profession. Which is the case that appears with the idea of building professional learning communities within the school. “It is one of life’s great ironies: schools are in the business of teaching and learning, yet they are terrible at learning from each other. If they ever discover how to do this, their future is assured” (Munro, 2004). This current view of education makes the idea of learning communities even more evident. The collaborative efforts that

In his article, Richard DuFour outlines the “big ideas” that represent the core principles of professional learning communities. He explores how the core principles of professional learning communities guide school efforts to sustain the professional learning community model until it is embedded in the school culture.

CM 1: Classroom Management and Teaching Strategies CM 2: Blended Learning in Hospitality School CM 3: Problem-based Learning in Hospitality School CM 4: Learning Outcomes CM 5: Teaching and Learning Theories CM 6: Assessment and Evaluation This e-training programme was registered under the Malaysian Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF). It Also, the lecturers acquired an insight into blended learning which was promoted by the government of Malaysia in its 5-year e-learning strategy.