Perfect Blend Series

Elevate Your Teaching

⚙️ Highly Effective Teaching & Leading 💻 On-Demand 🆓 Free for GOCSD Members

Welcome to the Blended Learning Series, a thought-provoking and insightful collection of 6 professionally crafted recordings by the renowned educator, Michelle Eaton, based on her bestselling book, "The Perfect Blend." This exclusive series has been designed specifically for passionate educators like you, seeking to enhance their teaching prowess and make a real impact in the digital learning landscape.

Discover a wealth of invaluable knowledge and practical strategies as you delve into each captivating recording:

1️⃣ Engagement & Motivation in Online Settings: Unleash the power of student engagement and motivation in a blended environment. Learn innovative techniques to keep learners engaged and excited about their learning journey.

2️⃣ Choose Your Own Professional Learning Adventure: Personalize your growth as an educator by embarking on a tailored professional learning adventure. Explore diverse pathways to enrich your expertise, all while staying true to your unique teaching style.

3️⃣ But I Prefer a Book: For all the book lovers out there, this session explores how to seamlessly integrate traditional resources with modern online tools. Discover how the perfect blend of both can amplify the impact of your teaching methods.

4️⃣ Designing for Interaction in an Online or Blended Lesson: Master the art of fostering meaningful interaction and collaboration in virtual or blended learning environments. Elevate your teaching by creating dynamic spaces for students to connect and learn together.

5️⃣ DIY Digital Design - What Teachers Need to Know about eLearning Design: Empower yourself with the knowledge of eLearning design essentials. Uncover the secrets to crafting engaging and effective digital learning experiences for your students.

6️⃣ Assessment and Feedback Online: Enhance your assessment practices in the online realm. Learn to provide constructive feedback that nurtures student growth and achievement, even from a distance.

The Blended Learning Series is an exclusive offering for GOCSD Members, and it's completely FREE! Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to enrich your teaching toolkit.

To gain access to this treasure trove of knowledge, simply click the button below to request enrollment. Within just 24 hours, you'll receive an email from GOCSD Canvas, inviting you to accept your enrollment. Follow the user-friendly steps outlined in the GOCSD Catalog Guide to effortlessly join the course.

Instructor

Michele Eaton

Michele Eaton is the Director of Virtual and Blended Learning for the M.S.D. of Wayne Township in Indianapolis, Indiana and author of the book  The Perfect Blend. She focuses on staff and course development for Achieve Virtual Education Academy and provides leadership for the district’s blended initiatives. Michele is a 2020 ISTE Making It Happen Award Winner, CoSN CETL and 2016 Next Generation Leader, 2018 EdWeek Leader to Learn From, President of the ISTE Online and Blended Learning Network, Conference Chair for the Indiana Connected Educators organization (an ISTE affiliate), and moderator for the #INeLearn chat. 

GOLearn Professional Learning Framework

GOLearn

Our GOLearn PL Framework provides an overview of the learning experiences we offer. This systems approach supports continuous improvement and allows members to identify the offerings that meet their needs, providing a personalized experience. It includes three strands: Systems Thinking, Safe and Collaborative Culture, and Highly Effective Teaching and Leading.

We use the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning when designing our experiences to ensure that we provide professional learning that leads to high-quality leading, teaching, and learning for students and educators.

Review our GOLearn Framework to identify sessions that meet your needs, see what sessions are currently open for registration on our PL Events webpage, and access the content in our on-demand catalog to start learning now.