{"product_id":"blended-isbn-9781118955154","title":"Blended","description":"\u003cb\u003eNavigate the transition to blended learning with this practical field guide\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e is the practical field guide for implementing blended learning techniques in K-12 classrooms. A follow-up to the bestseller \u003ci\u003eDisrupting Class\u003c\/i\u003e by Clayton M. Christensen, Michael Horn, and Curtis Johnson, this hands-on guide expands upon the blended learning ideas presented in that book to provide practical implementation guidance for educators seeking to incorporate online learning with traditional classroom time. Readers will find a step-by-step framework upon which to build a more student-centered system, along with essential advice that provides the expertise necessary to build the next generation of K-12 learning environments. Leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders will gain valuable insight into the process of using online learning to the greatest benefit of students, while avoiding missteps and potential pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf online learning has not already rocked your local school, it will soon. Blended learning is one of the hottest trends in education right now, and educators are clamoring for \"how-to\" guidance. \u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e answers the call by providing detailed information about the strategy, design, and implementation of a successful blended learning program.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover a useful framework for implementing blended learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnlock the benefits and mitigate the risks of online learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind answers to the most commonly asked questions surrounding blended learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a more student-centered system that functions as a positive force across grade levels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducators who loved the ideas presented in \u003ci\u003eDisrupting Class\u003c\/i\u003e now have a field guide to making it work in a real-world school, with expert advice for making the transition smoother for students, parents, and teachers alike. For educational leaders seeking more student-centered schools, \u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e provides the definitive roadmap.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Videos xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClayton M. Christensen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePattern of Disruptive Innovation 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisruptive Innovation and Online Learning 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Factory-Based Model of Schooling 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudent-Centered Learning 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Schools Are Reaching a Tipping Point 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Field of Experts 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’ll Find in This Book 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Understanding 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 What is Blended Learning? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Learning’s Upward March 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Blended Learning Is—and Isn’t 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModels of Blended Learning 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMixing of Blended Models 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1.1: Discussion of Key Terms 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1.2: K–12 Blended-Learning Taxonomy 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Are All Classrooms Going to Blend? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Theory of Hybrids 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Blended Learning Disruptive? 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHybrid Models of Blended Learning 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisruptive Models of Blended Learning 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeseeing the K–12 Education Revolution 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is to Become of Schools? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Mobilizing 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Start with the Rallying Cry \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Alternative to Cramming 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Problem or Stating the Goal 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould Leaders Focus on Sustaining or Disruptive Rallying Cries? 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Identify Core Opportunities 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Identify Nonconsumption Opportunities 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThreats versus Opportunities 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Organize to Innovate \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Framework for Team Design 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the Team Framework to Schools 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Multiple Types of Teams 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Cost of Getting It Wrong 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Designing 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Motivate the Students \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Importance of Student Willingness to Learn 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Jobs-to-Be-Done Theory 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents’ Jobs to Be Done 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Architecture of a Job 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFulfilling the Job for Students 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Integrate, and How 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlended Learning’s Role in Fulfilling Student Jobs 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Danger of Asking Students to Change Jobs 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Elevate Teaching \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning the Teacher Role from the Student Perspective 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning the Teacher Role from the Teacher Perspective 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing Right for Students and Teachers 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Design the Virtual and Physical Setup \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduct Architecture and Interfaces 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shift in Personal Computer Architecture 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shift toward Modularity in Education 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated versus Modular Online Content 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated versus Modular Operating Systems 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrated versus Modular Physical Space 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAligning Your Strategy to Your Circumstances 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 7.1: Snapshot of Online Content in Use Among K–12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlended Programs 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Choose the Model \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch the Model to the Type of Problem 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch the Model to the Type of Team 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch the Model to the Desired Student Experience 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch the Model to the Role of the Teacher 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch the Model to the Physical Space 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatch the Model to the Availability of Internet-Enabled Devices 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritizing Options and Making the Selection 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving toward Multiple Models 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 8.1: Which Blended-Learning Model Matches Your Circumstances Best? 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Implementing 247\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Create the Culture \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e249\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Culture? 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Culture for Children 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Culture in Schools 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Shape Culture 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Culture in Blended-Learning Implementations 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Not Too Late 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Discover Your Way to Success \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovery-Driven Planning 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart with the Outcomes 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreate an Assumptions Checklist 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplement a Plan—To Learn More 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould We Go Forward, Change, or Shelve the Plan? 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo Sum Up 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Conclusion \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e281\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplement over Time 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlended Learning is a Team Sport 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand, Mobilize, Design, Implement 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Questions for Discussion 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL B. HORN\u003c\/b\u003e is co-founder and executive director of Education at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation and co-author of \u003ci\u003eDisrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns\u003c\/i\u003e (McGraw-Hill, 2008) with Clayton Christensen and Curtis Johnson. His insights have been highlighted in his recurring column for \u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post, The Economist, Huffington Post,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEducation Week\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEATHER STAKER\u003c\/b\u003e is senior research fellow in Education at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation. One of the world’s foremost experts on K–12 blended learning, she has appeared on radio, television, and in legislative hearings across the country as a spokesperson for harnessing innovation to improve schools.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNavigate the transition to blended learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e is the practical field guide for implementing blended learn-ing techniques in K–12 schools. A follow-up to the bestseller \u003ci\u003eDisrupting Class\u003c\/i\u003e by Clayton M. Christensen, Michael B. Horn, and Curtis W. Johnson, this hands-on guide is intended not only to be a resource for those wanting to make significant changes in their schools, but also an eye opener for people who feel content with what they have. Readers will find a step-by-step framework upon which to build a more student-centered educational system along with real-world advice for creating the next generation of K–12 learning environments.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaders, teachers, and other stakeholders will gain valuable insight into the process of using online learning, benefitting students and teachers alike, while avoiding missteps and potential pitfalls. \u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e helps users: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover an attainable framework for implementing blended learning in a classroom, school, or district\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnlock the potential—and mitigate the risks—of online learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind answers to the most commonly asked questions about blended learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a more student-centered system that functions as a positive force across grade levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“There is a lot of hope and misunderstanding around online learning and its relation to in-person learning. \u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e clearly shows that it isn’t an either-or proposition, but rather that the most likely future is one in which online experiences enrich the physical ones and vice versa. Even more, the book gives concrete examples of how educators, parents, and learners can move us all to a world where technology makes the classroom more human, not less.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—SALMAN KHAN,\u003c\/b\u003e founder, Khan Academy; author, \u003ci\u003eThe One World Schoolhouse: Education Reimagined \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBlended\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential guide to move beyond the rhetoric about personalized learning and toward a practical strategy. 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