ASCD PD Online courses are self-paced, web-based, media-rich learning experiences that help users deepen their understanding of today's most important education topics. Each course includes video content, readings, auto-graded assessments, downloadable applications, and reflections. You must register for your class through Puget Sound ESD in order to request PSESD clock hours or Seattle University college credit. Instructions for requesting clock hours or SU credit will be included in your registration confirmation email. Register anytime between now and August 15, 2019, but your course MUST be completed by August 31, 2019.

There is a growing trend in education at all levels toward blended learning models. This approach requires teachers to rethink their roles in the classroom. This course will introduce you to the various blended learning models used throughout the country. Author Catlin Tucker leads you through exploring the implications of a blended learning model on instruction. She suggests that teachers strive to achieve one version of blended learning, the “flipped classroom.”

In this environment, teachers must learn to weave online and face-to-face experiences so that maximum learning occurs. Tucker guides you through exercises for building online communities that must happen for students to have successful online experiences. She shows how the flipped classroom model can be achieved in many ways and is not video-dependent. In addition, she explains the importance of asking good questions that elicit critical thinking from students. Finally, she describes appropriate assessments for this blended learning model.

Prerequisites: Minimum computer hardware requirements with internet access.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund for this class, EMAIL your cancellation request to registration@psesd.org within two weeks of your registration confirmation. Refunds are valid ONLY if the participant has not started the course.

Available: 20 PSESD clock hours ($60) or 2 Seattle University credits ($100).

Syllabi for the ASCD online classes may be found here: https://bit.ly/ASCDsyllabi