Leading Learning in a Blended Environment: What Works for Students, Teachers and Administrators

Blended learning activities have been around for decades. Although, in the past, these student learning activities usually took place inside a school .. Read more classroom when technology tools were available. When done well, blended learning combines the best of both traditional and digital teaching which results in more engaging learning experiences. The technical project director for Digital Promise and the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (#VILs) Program will also join in the conversation. Examples of effective blended learning activities will be shared along with resources to assist others in leading and implementing successful blended learning environments. Diane W. Doersch serves as a Technical Project Director for Digital Promise and the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (#VILs) Program. She came from a career in public education, first as an elementary school teacher, then a middle school computer applications teacher, and finally director of technology in a Wisconsin school district with approximately 6,000 students.