4 Easy Steps to Using Technology in Your Classroom

How to Start Using Blended Learning Today

Sieva Kozinsky@StudySoup

4 easy steps to using technology in your classroom.

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- Arne Duncan. U.S Secretary of Education

“The factory model of education is the wrong model for the 21st century. Today, our schools must prepare all students for

college and careers-and do far more to personalize instruction and employ the

smart use of technology”

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New Technologies Can be Overwhelming.


84% of Your Peers Say:

“Using Technology in The Classroom”

1. Increases the teacher’s ability to innovate

2. Allows students to learn at their own pace


Where do YOU Start?


Step 1. Know Your GoalsDefine Your Objective.

Increase student engagement Better classroom attendance

Improve test scoresDevelop critical thinking

Self-paced learningPersonalized instruction

Overarching Measurable StudySoup.com@StudySoup

- Clayton Christensen in Disrupting Class

“By 2019, 50 percent of all high school courses will be delivered online”


Step 2. Choose Your Model

Online Education Self-Blend Online Lab FlexRotation

Teacher contact

Learning Location

Popularity (2013)

Learning Curve

School Investment

Example School

Virtual Both Classroom ClassroomBoth

Rocketship San Jose, CA

MI Virtual SchoolLansing, MI

Virtual Learning LabsOrlando, FL

AdvancePath Williamsburg, VA

eCademyAlburquerque, NM

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Blended Learning Professionals

Blended Learning Forum21st Century Education

Jon Bergmann Podcast

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#BlendedLearning


Step 3. Start Small

Use ready made solutions at first

No need to re-invent the wheel.

All in oneComplete Flexibility


Step 4. The Feedback Loop

Expert creation comes from a constant form of measurement

ReviewsSurveys Tests Suggestions Self-reflection


Recap1. Know your goals.

2. Choose your model.

3. Choose your platform.

4. Gather feedback.


Use StudySoup

1.Create your course

2.Publish

3.Collect royalties


Questions? Need help getting started?

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Start Building Your Course Today

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