The Essential Blended Learning PD Planner: Where Classroom Practice Meets Distance Learning (Corwin Teaching Essentials) [Paperback] Mekhitarian, Stepan

Product Description Transition back to school with a comprehensive PD plan that leverages the best of distance learning and classroom instruction. Distance learning, despite its myriad challenges, has spotlighted innovative instructional practices and created an opportunity to fundamentally rethink how the traditional classroom works. In this timely, crucial book, Dr. Stepan Mekhitarian constructs a framework for a task force of teachers and leaders to establish an effective blended learning program that capitalizes on the capacity and skills teachers have built while teaching remotely. An innovative blended learning model effectively implemented across school systems will positively impact equity and access for all students. In addition to Blended Learning for Social Justice sections, readers will find Ideas for Professional Development sessions for sharing strategies and topics with teams Distance Learning vs. Blended Learning sections to help transition various strategies between environments Figures, templates, and tech tips to aid in implementation Learn how to create a powerful learning experience for students that fosters collaboration, engagement, and rigorous learning experiences by combining instructional technology and the best of traditional classroom practice. Review The Essential Blended Learning PD Planner guides educators through a step-by-step approach to Blended Learning. Dr. Mekhitarian's methods have proven to be successful in our district and his suggestions are derived from actual experience, which ultimately provides a realistic and tangible approach for all educators.--Dr. Mary Mardirosian Dr. Mekhitarian is an educator with an uncompromising dedication to excellence. He has thought exhaustively through this transition we will all be making from Distance Learning to a new normal that heavily leverages technology.--Dr. Alyce Prentice Dr. Mekhitarian offers a clear view of what effective teaching and learning must look like that's critical for 21st century learning, especially during this unprecedented time. This book is a must-read for administrators and teachers in providing differentiated support for our diverse students who come from different socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.--Ruth Kim In time for our present reckoning in schools, Mekhitarian provides a practical guide to conceptualize and actuate holistic blended learning at system and classroom levels. Based on successful implementation cases and research, this guide is quite useful for educators designing equity-centered technology integration, constructivist pedagogy, and effective professional development.--Dr. Ernesto Colín INSIGHTFUL! Stepan Mekhitarian provides a clear path to an attainable future of high-quality education for all students. Classroom teachers will find insightful best practices, instructional leaders a nuanced approach to professional development, and academic institutions a must-read for teacher preparation courses. A perceptive, instructional guide for authentic student learning experiences.--Rebeca Andrade, Ed.D. Mekhitarian's Essential Blended Learning PD Planner should be in the hands of every educator as we prepare to transition from a remote learning program to the post COVID classroom. School teams will be able to map out their site based plans to integrate instructional technology and blended learning strategies, while differentiated learning to ensure student success. This is the new must-read for every educator.--Narek Kassabian, Ed.D. Mekhitarian's book is a guide and a pathway for all educators who plan to truly integrate technology in their classrooms once students and teachers get back in the building. The key now is to learn from the mistakes of 2020. This book has the lessons all educators need.--David Carr This is a must-read for all educators facing a changing learning landscape. What jumps out at you is that Dr. Mekhitarian clearly knows what the inside of a