Preparing a proposal for ecoo13

Been developing a proposal to submit to ecoo13 in October. I want to share the successes we have been experiencing in our Reach Ahead blended learning program.

Blended Learning is Amazing!!!

I have the privilege of teaching a true blended learning grade nine math class in inner city Hamilton, Ontario.  The students are grade  8 students that travel to our high school 3 mornings (75 min each) each week.  The other two days, the students are expected to login into the Desire2Learn platform available throughout Ontario.

So many reasons to be excited...
- online learning included web based games, activities, quizzes, investigations, polling
- tech integration including use of iPads and computers - or even the students' own devices
- addressing multiple learning styles through use of interactive whiteboard, videos, collaboration, etc

I could go on...

All the while, not only are my students enjoying new and different learning experiences, I continue my quest to continually expand my teaching repertoire with the hope to engage more learners.

"Embrace Life Long Learning"

My other learning in this endeavour... D2L - new for me
I have been using Edmodo for a couple years now and have always been very happy with the results.  D2L is a  new experience for me - and I am also enjoying it.  More to come.