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Consistency is essential within a blended learning environment.

More than that, consistency transcends technology and blended learning models, which makes it an ideal foundational element to build effective learning environments.

Richard Byrne discusses this with Matthew Downing and why it is so critical. They also explore examples of what consistency looks like in the classroom, and consider ways to increase engagement.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.

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Richard Byrne is known for his popular blog that is read by over 500,000 people worldwide, freetech4teachers.com. He provides a plethora of professional development resources for teachers, as well as maintaining a new website called edtechfitness.com

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Blended learning has forced teachers across the globe to modify their teaching practice and experiment with new tools and ideas.

Dom Traynor and Matthew Downing discuss this as well as the ability of blended learning to encourage teachers to be learners at the same time as the students. Teachers don't have to be the expert on every technology tool or idea. Teachers can rely on students who possess an understanding or tutorials that have already been created.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward (episodes 40-48).

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Dom Traynor is the education evangelist at Adobe, author of recently published book Literacy Beyond the Classroom, and founder of LitFilmFest.

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Links: DigiDom tutorials #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

How can we utilize the blended learning environment towards deeper learning?

Dr. Scott McLeod chats with Matthew Downing about this topic and much more. They also explore the need for thoughtful planning, the temptation towards wishful thinking, and the way 4 Shifts Protocol can guide towards success.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.

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Dr. Scott McLeod is the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver. He started off as a middle school social studies teacher before earning his JD and Ph.D. Scott is a leading expert in K-12 technology leadership issues. He shares his work through his wonderful website (dangerously irrelevant), blog, presentations, books, and countless articles.

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Links: 4 shifts protocol training #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

The experiences throughout the past year have helped us grow in our understanding of using technology in the classroom and being able to ask the "why" when considering technology classroom application.

Monica Burns and Matthew Downing discuss this as well as the many possibilities of participation within a blended learning environment.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward (episodes 40-48).

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Dr. Monica Burns is a former classroom teacher, author, speaker, and curriculum & edtech consultant. Monica also has a super helpful website, classtechtips.com, which will give you plenty of ideas on how to become a tech savvy teacher.

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Links: #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

Blended learning is not for every student or educator.

Todd Nesloney and Matthew Downing discuss limitations of the blended learning environment for both students and teachers. We also consider unique ways blended learning can serve students well along with the significance of relationships within a virtual environment.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward (episodes 40-48).

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Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership. Prior to that he was an elementary school principal, and classroom teacher. Todd is an author of multiple books, TEDx speaker, and a frequent conference presenter.

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Links: #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

Risks can be a powerful tool within our learning.

Blended learning has offered numerous opportunities for teachers and students to take risks they wouldn't have taken otherwise. These risk taking experiences have led to unexpected learning opportunities, new ideas, and expanded exploration.

We cover this and much more on this past paced episode.

Tune into the blended learning mini series (episodes 40-48) to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.

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Rachelle Dene Poth is a Spanish Teacher, STEAM teacher, lawyer, author, podcaster, blogger, and the recipient of the ISTE making it happen award.

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Links: rdene915.com #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

Organizing a blended learning classroom serves as one of the biggest obstacles for educators.

Matthew Rhoads shares examples of how to best organize a blended learning classroom while offering practical examples that can be easily applied to a variety of classroom settings. On top of that, we discuss the importance of routines and embracing the less is more mentality in relationship to technology tools.

Tune into the blended learning mini series to help reflect on the past year and consider a path forward.

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Dr. Matthew Rhoads is a blogger, author, podcaster, and he spends a lot of time thinking and practicing innovative technology integration within K-12 and higher education settings. Check out his new book, Navigating the Toggled Term.

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Links: The Tyranny of Merit, #blendedlearning #hybrid #hyflex #innovation

Design offers an excellent pathway to interdisciplinary learning experiences.

Dr. Marci Klein brings us into classrooms and shows us how design can be used to combine diverse learning objectives and push creativity.

She shares many examples that can be applied to the classroom, such as a tiny house challenge and bee pollinator project. The conversation also pushes us to consider new ways of learning.

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Dr. Marci Klein has over 20 years experience in early childhood development as an NYU-trained pediatrician. Recently, she has co-founded 3DuxDesign with her 2 children. 3Duxdesign is an award-winning architectural modeling system that integrates creativity and design thinking with STEM education.

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Shout outs: Liz Gallo

Links: 3duxdesign, Invention Convention #design #innovation

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We are in the midst of a disruptive decade.

Listen in to the conversation as Julie Jungalwala and Matthew Downing consider a path forward.

Julie shares her thoughts on ways to approach the disruption in order to bring about transformative change. She provides examples, stories, and lessons she has learned through working with countless schools and organizations.

Are you seeking to navigate the disruption in a positive way? Give this episode a listen.

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Julie Jungalwala is the founder of the Institute for the Future of Learning, seeking to transform the one size fits all model of education. She is an author, speaker, consultant, and advises at the Harvard Innovation Lab and teaches at the Harvard Extension School.

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Shout outs: Teachers

Links: #innovation, Institute for the Future of Learning, Academic Leadership Group, Harvard Extension School, Harvard Innovation Labs, Forbes article, Google Duplex, Jal Mehta, Julie Stearn, Eleanor Duckworth

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What is real math?

Pam Harris chats with Rob Schwartz, Macie Basom, and myself about this important issue.

We discuss the characteristics of real math and more importantly - how can real math be brought to the classroom?

The conversation also considers the role of algorithms within math instruction and alternative ways to engage and teach concepts. The conversation inspires and provides practical application.

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Pam Harris is a professor, author, podcast host, presenter, and founder of math is figure out able - check her out at mathisfigureoutable.com.

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Shout outs: Kristin Frang and edVario founded by Allison Maryan

Links: #math, Cathy Fosnot, Constance Kamii, Howie Hua, Dan Meyer, Robert Kaplinsky, Fawn Nguyen

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