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Course Outline

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Course Introduction: 

  • Introductory Video

  • Syllabus

  • Course Materials and Resources

  • Fiction Bitmoji Interactive Classroom

  • Fiction Interactive Notebook 

 

Week 1: What is Fiction?

  • Pre-Test

  • Video: What is Fiction? What is the purpose and demands of the genre?

  • Whole Group Teach: The elements of fiction and academic vocabulary 

  • Blended Learning: Station Rotations

  1. EdPuzzle Video of Elements of Fiction

  2. Quizlet Practice of Academic Vocabulary

  3. i-Ready Fiction Path

  4. Collaborative Discussions in person and on Padlet/Jamboard

  5. Teacher-Led Small Group

 

Week 2: Literary Elements of Fiction

  • Video: What are literary elements? (Characters, setting, plot.)

  • Whole Group Teach: Read Aloud and discuss literary elements with Anchor Chart.

  • Blended Learning: Station Rotations

    • Literary Elements EdPuzzle

    • Plot hyperdoc

    • i-Ready Fiction Path

    • Collaborative Center

    • Teacher-led Small Group

  • Assessment: Analyze STAAR passage 

 

Week 3: Figurative Language and Theme

  • Video: Figurative Language

  • Video: Theme

  • Whole Group Teach: PearDeck interactive slides. 

  • Blended Learning: Station Rotations

    • Figurative Language EdPuzzle

    • Theme hyperdoc

    • i-Ready Fiction Path

    • Collaborative Center

    • Teacher-led Small Group

  • Assessment: Figurative Language Sketches, Theme Task Cards/Quizizz

  • Assessment: Analyze STAAR passage 

 

Week 4: Summary

  • Video: How to summarize fiction. S, W, B, S, T 

  • Whole Group Teach: Read Aloud and discuss S. W. B. S. T. on an anchor chart. 

  • Blended Learning: Station Rotation

    • Summary EdPuzzle

    • Summary hyperdoc

    • i-Ready Fiction Path

    • Collaborative Center

    • Teacher-led Small Group

  • Assessment: Summary Task Cards

  • Assessment: i-Ready Standards Mastery

 

Week 5: Thinking like an Author-Creating your own Fiction Writing

  • Video: How to create a fiction story

  • Whole Group Teach: Model how to write a story with literary elements. 

  • Blended Learning: Station Rotation

    • How to Write a Narrative EdPuzzle

    • Writing a fictional story hyperdoc

    • i-Ready Fiction Path

    • Collaborative Center

    • Teacher-led Small Group

  • Assessment: Create a story, and post it on FlipGrid

  • End of Course Reflection

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Click here-- blended learning and the future of education: Monique Markoff at TEDxIthacaCollege
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Click here-- blended learning and the future of education: Monique Markoff at TEDxIthacaCollege

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Blended Learning has become a catch phrase-- a buzzword for using technology in the classroom. The idea is used to describe the education system's response to the need for 21st century skills, a solution to the budget crisis in schools, and a beacon of hope for the transformation of education through individual interventions. In my talk I sharpen the idea of blended learning and offer some insight on potential successes and pitfalls of implementing a true blended model. Blended learning has enormous potential but it is not a panacea for the woes of education. Drawing on my experience in a blended classroom and as an administrator my goal is to contribute to the debate that is currently happening in our school districts, in our schools, and in our media over the incorporation of technology in education. Monique is currently teaching in the Education Department at Ithaca College, training the newest generation of future teachers as they prepare to inspire their students. Education is her career and passion. Last year she was part of the founding team at Alpha: Blanca Alvarado Middle School, a blended learning charter school in San Jose which is integrating technology to innovate on the middle school curriculum. Prior to that she was an assistant principal, taught math and science, coached volleyball, and created an Outdoor Education Program for middle school students. Monique received her MEd in School Leadership from Harvard University and her BS in Human Development from Cornell University. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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