The DLC Blend

This episode delves into the crucial topic of digital citizenship. In this episode, they explore effective strategies for teaching responsible online behavior, leveraging resources from Common Sense Media, and integrating ISTE standards into daily activities. Whether you're curious about managing cyberbullying or enhancing AI literacy among students, this discussion provides actionable insights and resources to help educators foster a safer, more responsible digital environment in schools. Tune in to empower your students as adept digital citizens!

Dive into the world of Canvas Commons with Sadie Hoover and Chris Zirkle in this episode of The DLC Podcast. Discover how to save time and enhance your courses with pre-designed modules and customizable templates. Whether you're looking to streamline your workload or enrich your classroom resources, this episode is packed with practical tips and tricks for Wake County educators. Tune in and transform the way you use Canvas today!

Teachers are facilitators and partners of student learning. This podcast episode explores options that develop the partnership between teachers and students through effective feedback, student goal setting, and self-assessment.

Academic discussions promote deep student understanding and lead to meaningful learning. This podcast episode shares some benefits and tips for engaging students in online and in-person discussions.

The Blended Learning Model works best when teachers take on the role of a partner with their students. This episode discusses practical ways teachers accomplish this role.

WCPSS teacher, Paul Cancellieri, shares his experiences in the classroom with the Flipped Instruction model. In this episode, The DLCs asked Paul if the time and effort to create flipped instruction is worth the effort. Paul shares his insights and the benefits he and his students have experienced because of implementing Flipped Instruction.

This podcast episode discusses the three step process as a best pratice to use when flipping the deliver of instruction to your students. Teachers then can use their time to support students in other ways. Other best practices are discussed.

This podcast episode focuses on the effective creation and management of digital learning environments, emphasizing the importance of providing students with access to instructional resources and materials online. It highlights best practices for setting up a digital space that supports education and delves into how the 4Cs (Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity) can be integrated into blended learning experiences. These discussions aim to guide educators in enhancing their teaching methods through the strategic use of digital tools and collaborative learning strategies.

Differentiation & Personalization is one of the benefits of blended learning. This episode discusses what differentiation & personalization is and what it looks like in the classroom and LMS.

In this episode, Sadie and Chris discuss what student agency is and what it looks like. Blended learning provides opportunities for students to be in the drivers seat of their learning experiences.