Blog 3.1

Where I will most likely start with blended learning will be a Flipped Classroom; however, a flipped classroom in and of itself doesn't give students the options that I'm envisioning offering to my students.  If students are truly working at their own pace and don't move forward until they've mastered curriculum, how can they all conceivably walk into the classroom for the day's "homework and activities"?  In this model,  students are expected to learn at the same rate of speed and walk in prepared to apply what they learned at home.   At times, this would work, but there will be those other times when students need extra support, or maybe kids who fly past the the initial goal and soar higher.  I know that I will design online lessons where students blog and interact with one another and also give students options for extra support and faster growth.

My plan for communication will most likely stay the same as it is now.  Students can reach me via my cell using the Google Voice number I provide to text or speak with me, they can email me, and also message me using google.  I've also used Google Hangouts before to work with students who were absent for several days and I wanted the chance to conference with them.  What will change is that more of these communications will be taking place due to the nature of blended learning we are implementing at GVHS.  Something I'll have to consider is a schedule for students so they know when I'm not available.  I tend to be available a lot already as it's not unusual for me to respond to an email at 10 or 11 at night; especially when a big assignment is due and students who are scrambling might not remember where to access information for their specific question and they just need some direction and support.