DivingDeepEDU

What can we learn from Mr. Rogers in respect to blended learning?

Mr. Rogers transformed the television experience for kids decades ago, and there is much we can continue to learn from him today.

He encouraged listeners to slow down, established routines, created deep connections, and experimented with new ideas.

These are all lessons we can bring into the traditional or blended classroom. 

Listen in to this fast paced thought piece and check out the blended learning mini series.  Ep's 40-49.

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Dr. Matthew Downing has over 15 years experience helping K-12 school systems integrate technology.  He is most curious about the way technology transforms the learning process, and engages students in authentic learning experiences.  He is also interested in developing professional development that leads to lasting results.  Matthew hosts and produces DivingDeepEDU podcast as well as a co-host with RethinkingEDU podcast.  Check out mdowningedu.  

Music: Believin Stephen

Links: www.mdowningedu.com, Matthew Downing, DivingDeepEDU

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What does an online school look like that elevates self directed learning, utilizes learning challenges, and taps into student agency?

Let me introduce you to The Forest School Online.  

This conversation with Maxwell Smith seeks to elevate unique elements of The Forest School Online in order for us to see a different path forward in respect to online learning.

For more information check out . . . The Forest School Online 

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Maxwell Smith is the Head of School for The Forest School Online, an international, virtual, self-directed learning school that reimagines education by centering all of our signature learning experiences on learners finding their calling.  Max holds a Master’s in School Leadership with a concentration in School Development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Music: Believin Stephen

Links:  The Forest School Online, The Forest School Online Application, The Forest School, instagram

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What if technology made the educational experience more impactful, reduced stress, and allowed us to get more done in less time?

William Minton and Matthew Downing discuss these critical questions and much more on this helpful podcast episode.

William showcases Canopy, a new learning management system, as a way to grapple with these questions.  Canopy helps the learner and teacher interact with tech tools in a more seamless way.  

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.  (see episodes 40-48)

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William Minton is the Founder of Canopy a new blended learning platform. Prior to venturing in EdTech he worked as a math and social studies teacher, instructional coach, non-profit leader, and educational consultant. He spent the 2015-16 school year traveling and writing about top-ranked schools around the world.

Music: Believin Stephen

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What if technology made the educational experience more impactful, reduced stress, and allowed us to get more done in less time?

William Minton and Matthew Downing discuss these critical questions and much more on this helpful podcast episode.

William showcases Canopy, a new learning management system, as a way to grapple with these questions.  Canopy helps the learner and teacher interact with tech tools in a more seamless way.  

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.  (see episodes 40-48)

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William Minton is the Founder of Canopy a new blended learning platform. Prior to venturing in EdTech he worked as a math and social studies teacher, instructional coach, non-profit leader, and educational consultant. He spent the 2015-16 school year traveling and writing about top-ranked schools around the world.

Music: Believin Stephen

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Consistency is essential within a blended learning environment.  

More than that, consistency transcends technology and blended learning models, which makes it an ideal foundational element to build effective learning environments.  

Richard Byrne discusses this with Matthew Downing and why it is so critical.  They also explore examples of what consistency looks like in the classroom, and consider ways to increase engagement.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.

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Richard Byrne is known for his popular blog that is read by over 500,000 people worldwide, freetech4teachers.com.  He provides a plethora of professional development resources for teachers, as well as maintaining a new website called edtechfitness.com 

Music: Believin Stephen

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Blended learning has forced teachers across the globe to modify their teaching practice and experiment with new tools and ideas. 

Dom Traynor and Matthew Downing discuss this as well as the ability of blended learning to encourage teachers to be learners at the same time as the students.  Teachers don't have to be the expert on every technology tool or idea.  Teachers can rely on students who possess an understanding or tutorials that have already been created.  

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward (episodes 40-48).

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Dom Traynor is the education evangelist at Adobe, author of recently published book Literacy Beyond the Classroom, and founder of LitFilmFest.

Music: Believin Stephen

Links:  DigiDom tutorials #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

How can we utilize the blended learning environment towards deeper learning?

Dr. Scott McLeod chats with Matthew Downing about this topic and much more.  They also explore the need for thoughtful planning, the temptation towards wishful thinking, and the way 4 Shifts Protocol can guide towards success.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.

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Dr. Scott McLeod is the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver. He started off as a middle school social studies teacher before earning his JD and Ph.D.  Scott is a leading expert in K-12 technology leadership issues. He shares his work through his wonderful website (dangerously irrelevant), blog, presentations, books, and countless articles.

Music: Believin Stephen

Links:  4 shifts protocol training #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

The experiences throughout the past year have helped us grow in our understanding of using technology in the classroom and being able to ask the "why" when considering technology classroom application.

Monica Burns and Matthew Downing discuss this as well as the many possibilities of participation within a blended learning environment.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward (episodes 40-48). 

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Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, author, speaker, and curriculum & edtech consultant. Monica also has a super helpful website, classtechtips.com, which will give you plenty of ideas on how to become a tech savvy teacher.

Music: Believin Stephen

Links:  #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

Blended learning is not for every student or educator.  

Todd Nesloney and Matthew Downing discuss limitations of the blended learning environment for both students and teachers.  We also consider unique ways blended learning can serve students well along with the significance of relationships within a virtual environment. 

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward (episodes 40-48).

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Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership. Prior to that he was an elementary school principal, and classroom teacher. Todd is an author of multiple books, TEDx speaker, and a frequent conference presenter.

Music: Believin Stephen

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Risks can be a powerful tool within our learning.

Blended learning has offered numerous opportunities for teachers and students to take risks they wouldn't have taken otherwise.  These risk taking experiences have led to unexpected learning opportunities, new ideas, and expanded exploration.

We cover this and much more on this past paced episode.  

Tune into the blended learning mini series (episodes 40-48) to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.

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Rachelle Dene Poth is a Spanish Teacher, STEAM teacher, lawyer, author, podcaster, blogger, and the recipient of the ISTE making it happen award.

Music: Believin Stephen

Links:  rdene915.com #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation