12 weeks | 30 CPE credits | 6 hours GT eligible
Asynchronous with opportunities for virtual collaboration
$1,000 per participant*
New cohorts begin monthly. Course enrollment begins August 1, 2025.
This course is designed for Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers looking to integrate blended learning strategies into their unique instructional environments. Modeled on our core course, Foundations of Blended Learning, this edition includes CTE-specific examples, tools, and exemplars created by past UTeach PD participants and Certified Blended Learning Educators. Participants will explore how to personalize learning using free, accessible digital platforms while balancing hands-on instruction with student-centered design.
*Course fees qualify for reimbursement by the Texas Education Agency upon completion.
Module 1 Blended Learning: Where Do I Start? (4 hours)
- Research current blended learning practices and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for educators and summarize findings
- Learn about different models of blended learning and create a station rotation module
- Review four reliable technology tools that are often integrated into blended classrooms: Seesaw, Nearpod, Flipgrid, and Padlet
Module 2 Personalized Learning in the CTE Blended Classroom (6 hours, GT credit eligible)
- Research personalized learning and share findings with classmates
- Create a sample personalized learning plan and provide/receive peer feedback
- Review sample data tracking systems and develop a tool to support student data tracking
Module 3 Tools and Strategies for Managing a Blended CTE Environment (8 hours)
- Research blended classroom management tools and develop a blended classroom management plan
- Participate in discussions regarding enhancement of communication and collaboration
- Create a blended 5E lesson plan
Module 4 Capstone: Blended Learning Reflections (12 hours)
- Conduct observations of blended learning classrooms and provide feedback
- Choose blended learning topics from a menu of items to further research: digital citizenship, technology and the 5E learning cycle, student-centered learning, assessment, and more
- Write a blended learning action plan
- Write a reflection paper
