Horn / Staker Blended

Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-95516-1
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten, E-Book

Navigate the transition to blended learning with this practicalfield guide
Blended is the practical field guide for implementingblended learning techniques in K-12 classrooms. A follow-up to thebestseller Disrupting Class by Clayton M. Christensen,Michael Horn, and Curtis Johnson, this hands-on guide expands uponthe blended learning ideas presented in that book to providepractical implementation guidance for educators seeking toincorporate online learning with traditional classroom time.Readers will find a step-by-step framework upon which to build amore student-centered system, along with essential advice thatprovides the expertise necessary to build the next generation ofK-12 learning environments. Leaders, teachers, and otherstakeholders will gain valuable insight into the process of usingonline learning to the greatest benefit of students, while avoidingmissteps and potential pitfalls.
If online learning has not already rocked your local school, itwill soon. Blended learning is one of the hottest trends ineducation right now, and educators are clamoring for "how-to"guidance. Blended answers the call by providing detailedinformation about the strategy, design, and implementation of asuccessful blended learning program.
* Discover a useful framework for implementing blendedlearning
* Unlock the benefits and mitigate the risks of onlinelearning
* Find answers to the most commonly asked questions surroundingblended learning
* Create a more student-centered system that functions as apositive force across grade levels
Educators who loved the ideas presented in DisruptingClass now have a field guide to making it work in a real-worldschool, with expert advice for making the transition smoother forstudents, parents, and teachers alike. For educational leadersseeking more student-centered schools, Blended provides thedefinitive roadmap.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Horn, Michael B.

Staker, Heather

Weitere Mitwirkende

Christensen, Clayton M.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

DVD Contents
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Clayton M. Christensen
Introduction
PART ONE: WHAT BLENDED MEANS
Chapter 1: What Is Blended Learning?
Chapter 2: Are All Classrooms Going to Blend?
PART TWO: WHERE TO START
Chapter 3: Start with the Rally Cry
Chapter 4: Organize to Innovate
Chapter 5: Motivate the Students
Chapter 6: Elevate Teaching
PART THREE: HOW TO CUSTOMIZE DESIGN
Chapter 7: Design the Virtual and Physical Setup
Chapter 8: Choose the Model
Chapter 9: Create the Culture
PART FOUR: BE THE BUILDERS
Chapter 10: Discover Your Way to Success
Conclusion
Appendix: Questions for Discussion

Über Autor(innen)

MICHAEL B. HORN is a cofounder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute (CCI) and the former executive director of its education program. Currently, Michael serves as a principal consultant for Entangled Solutions, which offers innovation services to higher education institutions.
HEATHER STAKER is the founder and president of Ready to Blend, a training and consulting firm focused on blended learning. Staker is also an adjunct fellow for the Clayton Christensen Institute.