What?
Professional Learning is vital for a blended classroom to be successful. Teachers have varied amounts of technology training and experience. The use of technology will be necessary for a blended learning environment with stations. Many teachers do not have the time or know-how to reorient their classrooms in a blended learning environment that will be productive to student needs (Horn & Staker, 2013). I have been introduced to many great ideas during professional development workshops. I have tried many, but few have lasted. In my attempts, I ran into road blocks. Without support, I gave up. Those attempts may have worked, if I would have had support.
Resources:
Bersin, J. (2004). The blended learning book: best practices, proven methodologies, and lessons learned. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer.
Guiamhussein, A. (2013, September). Teaching Effective Professional Development in an Era of High Stakes Accountability READ THE REPORT Center for Public Education. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/28440314/Teaching_Effective_Professional_Development_in_an_Era_of_High_Stakes_Accountability_READ_THE_REPORT_Center_for_Public_Education
Horn, M. B., Staker, H., & Christensen, C. M. (2017). Blended: using disruptive innovation to improve schools. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Guiamhussein, A. (2013, September). Teaching Effective Professional Development in an Era of High Stakes Accountability READ THE REPORT Center for Public Education. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/28440314/Teaching_Effective_Professional_Development_in_an_Era_of_High_Stakes_Accountability_READ_THE_REPORT_Center_for_Public_Education
Horn, M. B., Staker, H., & Christensen, C. M. (2017). Blended: using disruptive innovation to improve schools. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.