1. BLENDED LEARNING
PROGRAM

2. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
General Academics
• The fundamental purpose of school is
to ensure high levels of learning for
all students. How do we create a
school that helps more kids learn at
higher levels?

3. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
It is all about student learning:
 What do students need to learn?
 How do we know the students have learned it?
 What do we do if they haven’t learned it or if they
already know it?

4. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
 Although we make large gains in student
learning, it is not enough.
 At the same time, there is no more time in the
day to do more of what we are currently doing,
so we need to do what we are currently doing
more efficiently.

5. Definition:
Blended learning personalizes each
student’s educational experience by
enhancing traditional teaching
methods with technology.

6. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
Mission Dolores Video

7. Student-Centered Learning

8. Blended Learning at Purcell Marian
Customize: made or fitted to the needs or
preferences of a specific individual
Many classrooms everyday
Foreign Language
Language Arts Reading
Summer School

9. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
Blended Learning on Steroids
 Couple student mastery with real time data
by more efficiently identifying students’
strengths and weaknesses.

10. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
 Allows students to progress at their own rate.
 Informs teachers, through data compiled, of
the student’s strengths and weaknesses.
 Strengths and weaknesses can then be
addressed by the teacher who is now enabled
to provide truly individualized education to the
student.

11. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
 Due to our involvement with the GRACE
Program we have been given the
opportunity by the Archdiocese to begin
a blended learning program at Purcell
Marian.

12. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
Where We Are
 Timeline
 Archdiocese approval: Dec. 5, 2012
 Unanimous PM Board Approval: Dec. 10, 2012
 Consultant Group: Evergreen Education Group
 Experienced in blended learning implementation
for traditional schools across the U.S.
 Based on months of intensive study, a decision has
been made on how best to implement blended
learning at Purcell Marian

13. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
Where We Are: The Model
 Single-Discipline
 Instructional Model
Mathematics

14. Why Math?
General Academics
• #1 indicator for success in college
• Math courses in high school determine academic
opportunity in college
• 2-year college vs. 4-year college
• Program of choice
• Have explored numerous strategies, but the challenge
remains to meet students’ needs

15. Why Math?
Blended Learning: A Fit for Everyone
Four options aren’t always enough:
• Advanced
• College Prep
• College Option
• Remedial

16. Why Math?
Blended Learning Solution
• Revision of formal Math Standards in Ohio
reflect academic need in ALL schools
• Core vs. Non-Core Diploma

17. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
Student Advantages

18. Where We Are: The Model
Math: Instructional Staffing
• Two full-time Master teachers
• One full-time paraprofessional
• One online concept coach
• Blended Learning Coordinator

19. Purcell Marian Blended Learning
Dynamic Classroom Opportunities

20. Key Targets:
• Building will be renovated to accommodate
the learning space
• Working with GBBN Architects (Bob Gramann ‘60)
• Working with Messer Construction (Bernie Suer)
• Working with CBTS (John Burns ‘79)
• CBTS is working with Purcell Marian’s
technology team to upgrade our equipment

21. Questions?

22. Purcell Marian Blended Learning