Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Flip it with a Journey

As more districts acquire chormebooks, ipads and other devices for classroom use, effective implementation of
blended learning strategies is more critical than ever. I took the summer off and now I'm back with a tool for the 
novice or the expert technology integrator. 


Recap has added a feature called a Journey. This feature answers your essential question and lays the foundation for
 the "why" students have to learn the topic/standard. 

Start with the essential question. The next field record a video or begin to add resources such as websites, blogs, etc.

Here are a few ideas about integrating Journeys into your blended lesson planning:

1. Flip a lesson - Before teaching a new concept, build in a review and add introductory content for students. 
For example, if this is a math lesson, start by reviewing the skill and then add a new concept. A few resources to 
include: review video,teacher explanation video, website with practice problems, and close with a student response. 

2. Blend a lesson - Use a question as a bell ringer or transition. Review student responses as a class to prompt a 
discussion.

3. Time for Reflection - After a class lesson, assign a recap that allows students to reflect and ask questions
 in regards to the lesson that was taught. 

It's a new year, what new strategies are you bringing to your classroom? 




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