12 weeks | 30 CPE credits | 6 hours GT eligible
Asynchronous with opportunities for virtual collaboration
$1,000 per participant*
New cohorts begin monthly.
Participants discover how aspects of the evaluation tool T-TESS Domains and Dimensions can be applied to blended learning. They rethink traditional teaching approaches, collaborate with peers, and deepen their knowledge of blended learning practices. This is a project-based course with a focus on personalized work products.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Foundations of Blended Learning course or evidence of robust implementation of blended learning.
*Course fees qualify for reimbursement by the Texas Education Agency upon completion.
Module 1 Planning for a Blended Learning Environment (6 hours)
- Share a self-designed blended learning activity and reflect on the blended learning elements integrated into the activity
- Explore digital resources to design a formative assessment and pair that assessment as a pre-assessment to create a simple personalized learning pathway for students
- Interview students about their blended learning experiences
- Use AI-powered lesson design to create a flexible, standards-aligned activity
Module 2 Implementing Blended Instruction (8 hours, GT credit eligible)
- Create an infographic detailing expectations for student achievement in a blended classroom
- Make an instructional video using a content creation tool
- Develop a survey to gather information from students and teachers regarding blended learning efforts
- Visit a blended learning classroom and determine the level of differentiation observed
- Conduct a self-regulation skills activity to determine strategies for monitoring and adjusting blended learning efforts
Module 3 Supporting and Managing a Blended Learning Environment (8 hours)
- Reflect on the incorporation of blended learning routines and procedures
- Address blended learning FAQs and share responses with peers
- Interview a blended learning colleague and share findings using an online collaboration tool
Module 4 Professional Practice and Responsibilities (8 hours)
- Reflect on current blended learning implementation and create an action plan for moving forward
- Create and share videos highlighting blended learning efforts
- Share evidence to showcase blended learning expertise relating to the ISTE Educator Standards
- Observe blended learning classrooms and reflect on findings
Showcase Presentation for Advanced Blended Learning
Each participant in Advanced Blended Learning is required to develop a pre-recorded showcase video to share at monthly Blended Learning Collaboration (BLC) meetings (held virtually via Zoom).
- Videos are submitted first to the course, then shared with the instructors and other participants during BLCs
- BLCs are held monthly, typically on the fourth Thursday of the month from 4:30–5:30 pm, with flexibility around holidays and school schedules
- Showcase video requirements:
- Share how you have implemented the ISTE Standards for Educators in your blended setting
- Choose two standards to address throughout the showcase
- Display the supporting artifacts and discuss the implementation evidence for the chosen standards
- Conduct a discussion with the other participants regarding the artifacts and evidence presented
