Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Chapter 1: Articulate the WHY Introduction WHY Blended Learning? Getting Teachers On Board With the WHY The HOW: Best Practices The WHAT: Branding the Shift to Blended Learning Eight Ways to Strengthen Your School Community Book Study Questions Chapter 2: A Roadmap for Building a Professional Learning Infrastructure Introduction Blended Learning Demands a New Approach to Professional Learning Professional Development: Defining the Scope The Spark: On-Site Targeted Training Led by an Expert One-on-One Coaching Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 3: Blended Learning Requires Effective Professional Development Introduction Traditional Professional Development Is Largely Ineffective Elements of Effective Professional Development Leaders Must Lean In Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 4: The Blended Learning Coach Introduction Coaching in a Blended Learning Context Elements of Effective Coaching Blended Learning Coaches Continue the Learning Redefining Teacher and Student Roles in a Blended Learning Environment A Quick Review of Blended Learning Models Blended Learning: Establish a Clear Plan Challenges Facing the Creation of a Coaching Culture Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 5: Coaching: Initial Conversation and Goal Setting Introduction The Power of Dialogic Interviews SMART Goal Setting Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 6: Coaching: Initial Observation and Debrief Introduction Coaching Must Be a Partnership What's the Goal of the Initial Observation? Communicating With Students The Debrief Revisit SMART Goals Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 7: Coaching: Co-lesson Planning Introduction Communicate With the Teacher Ahead of Time Meet Outside of the Classroom Identify the Goals Keep the Lesson Manageable: Think Big, but Start Small Provide Templates to Help Teachers Design Blended Lessons Don't Just Plan the Lesson, Create It Reflect on the Role of Technology in the Lesson Dealing With Details Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 8: Coaching: Real-Time Coaching Introduction Pre-lesson Chat: Review Lesson and Establish Norms for Real-Time Coaching Real-Time Coaching: "Pause, Discuss, Adjust" Document the Parts of the Lesson Written Feedback Using a Blended Learning Rubric Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 9: Coaching: Model Lessons and Co-teaching Introduction Designing and Teaching a Model Lesson Model Lesson Checklist Co-teaching Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 10: Coaching: Documenting, Reflecting, and Revisiting Introduction Dedicating Time, Energy, and Space to Reflection Becoming a Reflective Practitioner Reflect Using Documentation Using Digital Tools to Reflect Revisit SMART Goals Next Steps: Developing an Action Plan Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 11: Virtual Coaching Introduction Real-Time Coaching: Challenges of Scale Blended Offline and Online Coaching in Large Districts Benefits and Limitations of Virtual Coaching Virtual Spin on the Coaching Cycle Technology Toolbox for Virtual Coaching Staying Organized With Google Calendar Wrap Up Book Study Questions Chapter 12: Professional Learning Communities Introduction What Is a Professional Learning Community? The PLC Process Organizing the Teacher Teams Within a PLC Wrap Up Book Study Questions References Index
Blended Learning expert Catlin Tucker provides a clear path for professional learning that is embedded in the school's culture, blending targeted training (the "spark"), 1:1 coaching, and professional learning communities. This comprehensive approach to professional learning ensures that teachers in a blended environment work continually to improve learning outcomes for students, stay up-to-date on current technology, and learn with their colleagues. This text is full of concrete resources and strategies for leaders and blended learning coaches.
Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and frequent Edtech speaker, who teaches in Sonoma County where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2010. Catlin's books Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 and Blended Learning in Action are both bestsellers. She has also written a book titled Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology to support teachers in thinking outside of the box as they shift to the Common Core. Catlin is working on her doctorate at Pepperdine University. She writes the "Techy Teacher" column for ASCD's Educational Leadership. She is active on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker and writes an internationally ranked education blog at CatlinTucker.com.