Table of Contents
Foreword ix
Introduction xi
Part 1 The Physical Classroom
Chapter 1 Understanding Blended Learning for Your Classroom 3
What Is Blended Learning? 4
My Story 10
The Research 12
Chapter 1 Key Points 13
Reflection 14
Chapter 2 Designing with Student Agency in Mind 15
Personalized Learning in the Blended Classroom 17
Voice and Choice 18
Pace, Path, Time, and Place 22
Student Data and Self-Reflection 26
Self-Regulation 28
Chapter 2 Key Points 29
Reflection 30
Chapter 3 Differentiation and Your Blended Classroom 31
The Basics of the Station Rotation Model 32
Variations of the Station Rotation Model 36
Planning for a Station Rotation Lesson 38
Chapter 3 Key Points 42
Reflection 42
Chapter 4 Implementing Personalized Learning in Your Blended Classroom 43
Blended Learning as a Structure for Personalization 45
Tools to Implement the Flex Model 45
Hybrid Approach to the Flex Model 54
Chapter 4 Key Points 55
Reflection 56
Chapter 5 Classroom Management in a Modern Learning Environment 57
Classroom Management in a Blended Learning Environment 58
Designing the Physical Classroom to Successfully Implement Blended Learning 64
Chapter 5 Key Points 67
Reflection 68
Part 2 The Digital Classroom
Chapter 6 Reading Print vs. Reading Digital Content 71
Rethinking Instruction in a Digital Space 72
Designing Scannable Text 76
Active Reading Strategies 78
Choosing Print or Digital Text 83
Chapter 6 Key Points 83
Reflection 84
Chapter 7 Getting Started with Digital Content Design 85
What Digital Content to Use 86
Designing Digital Content 90
Lesson Design in Online Learning 94
Chapter 7 Key Points 98
Reflection 99
Chapter 8 Cognitive Load and Designing Multimedia Content 101
Cognitive Load 102
Multimedia in Your Elearning Design 106
Chapter 8 Key Points 110
Reflection 111
Chapter 9 Designing for Personality and Interaction 113
Humanize Your Digital Content 115
Opportunities for Student Creativity and Personality 120
Interactive Digital Lessons 120
Constructive Feedback 127
Chapter 9 Key Points 127
Reflection 128
Chapter 10 Designing Digital Content for All Learners 129
What Is Accessibility and Why Is It Important? 130
Text Formatting 132
PDF Readability 134
Use of Color 135
Animations and Visual Effects 139
Hyperlinks 140
Images 141
Math Equations 143
Keyboard Navigation 143
Video Captions and Transcripts 145
Know Better, Do Better 146
Chapter 10 Key Points 147
Reflection 148
Chapter 11 Taking the First Step and Moving Forward 149
Take the First Step 150
Get Support and Move Forward 151
The Perfect Blend 152
References 153
Index 160
