Learn how to redesign lessons with technology to individualize and personalize instruction, transforming what learning looks like for your students.Many blended learning initiatives start from the top down and are designed for specific populations or make drastic changes to a school's learning structure. But any K-12 classroom teacher can find ways to leverage blended learning, regardless of the constructs of their learning environment. All they need is a willingness to rethink their role — moving from content deliverer to architect of learning.In The Perfect Blend, you'll learn how to create a “homemade recipe” for effective blended learning for your students. Rather than focusing on finding and implementing a specific established model, author Michele Eaton shows teachers how to embrace the flexibility of blended learning to take an active role as a designer of learning and, in the process, help students become advocates for their education.This book:Provides an accessible resource for teachers beginning to use technology, as well as master blended teachers who are looking for new ideas or strategies.Includes templates and planning tools that can be used as is or modified to fit the needs of your students.Focuses on understanding and reflecting on your role as a designer of learning experiences, and creating and using digital content in the classroom. You'll gain practical skills, strategies and lesson ideas for various types of blended learning thanks to examples from real classrooms and educators. Along the way, you'll discover how to build on the skills you already have to support blended learning.

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Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- About ISTE -- About the Author -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Part 1: The Physical Classroom -- Chapter 1 Understanding Blended Learning for Your Classroom -- What Is Blended Learning? -- My Story -- The Research -- Chapter 1 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 2 Designing with Student Agency in Mind -- Personalized Learning in the Blended Classroom -- Voice and Choice -- Pace, Path, Time, and Place -- Student Data and Self-Reflection -- Self-Regulation -- Chapter 2 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 3 Differentiation and Your Blended Classroom.-- The Basics of the Station Rotation Model -- Variations of the Station Rotation Model -- Planning for a Station Rotation Lesson -- Chapter 3 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 4 Implementing Personalized Learning in Your Blended Classroom -- Blended Learning as a Structure for Personalization -- Tools to Implement the Flex Model -- Hybrid Approach to the Flex Model -- Chapter 4 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 5 Classroom Management in a Modern Learning Environment -- Classroom Management in a Blended Learning Environment -- Designing the Physical Classroom to Successfully Implement Blended Learning -- Chapter 5 Key Points -- Reflection -- Part 2: The Digital Classroom -- Chapter 6 Reading Print vs. Reading Digital Content -- Rethinking Instruction in a Digital Space -- Designing Scannable Text -- Active Reading Strategies -- Choosing Print or Digital Text -- Chapter 6 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 7 Getting Started with Digital Content Design -- What Digital Content to Use -- Designing Digital Content -- Lesson Design in Online Learning -- Chapter 7 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 8 Cognitive Load and Designing Multimedia Content -- Cognitive Load -- Multimedia in Your Elearning Design -- Chapter 8 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 9 Designing for Personality and Interaction -- Humanize Your Digital Content -- Opportunities for Student Creativity and Personality -- Interactive Digital Lessons -- Constructive Feedback -- Chapter 9 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 10 Designing Digital Content for All Learners -- What Is Accessibility and Why Is It Important? -- Text Formatting -- PDF Readability -- Use of Color -- Animations and Visual Effects -- Hyperlinks -- Images -- Math Equations -- Keyboard Navigation -- Video Captions and Transcripts -- Know Better, Do Better -- Chapter 10 Key Points -- Reflection -- Chapter 11 Taking the First Step and Moving Forward -- Take the First Step -- Get Support and Move Forward -- The Perfect Blend -- References -- Index.