Online and Blended Learning Playground: A Compass for Online Learning

Jenna is the Technology Integration Specialist at All Saints’ Episcopal School in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to leading her school’s move to remote learning last year, providing professional development and managing digital learning programs and student devices, she teachers technology classes including computer science, artificial intelligence, and VR/AR. Before moving into this role, she was a classroom teacher. She has her master’s degree in Educational Technology and is working on her Ph.D. in Learning Technologies. She is passionate about technology’s potential to transform classrooms to be more engaging and student-centered and to make teachers’ jobs easier.

Michele Eaton is the Director of Virtual and Blended Learning for the M.S.D. of Wayne Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. She focuses on staff and course development for Achieve Virtual Education Academy and provides leadership for the district's blended initiatives. Michele is a 2018 EdWeek Leader to Learn From, CoSN CETL and 2016 Next Generation Leader, President of the ISTE Online and Blended Learning Network, Conference Chair for the Indiana Connected Educators organization, and moderator for the #INeLearn chat. You can follow her on Twitter at @micheeaton.

As an instructional designer, educator, and change agent for over 20 years in K12, higher education, and the private sector, Cindy's interests range from technology integration to entrepreneurship. This learning continued as she formally taught students of all ages within face-to-face, blended, and online environments. Currently, Cindy builds and teaches online courses and deliver face-to-face training for school districts, higher education, and organizations to help them meet their strategic goals. Cindy continues to be inspired by the idea of "What if…". This question helps her push the boundaries of possibilities and student empowerment.

Rachelle Hoehn is a High School Math Instructional Coach for Georgia Cyber Academy. She has been with Georgia Cyber for 5 years, with 4 of those years being a Special Education Small Group Math Teacher. She is a certified Google Trainer and has presented at GAIDEA, NCTM, K12 Promising Practices, and GMC. She focuses on equity in the math classroom and accessibility for students.

I have been teaching science for 16 years, primarily focused on middle grades education, but now teaching high school chemistry. I utilize blended learning in a variety of capacities, from teacher instruction to review, collaboration, and engagement. Students can often be seen in my classroom participating in hands-on experiences, and I use unique technologies to enhance the science curriculum. I enjoy developing curriculum, and I try to find ways that my students can explore science and STEM career pathways through videoconferencing with scientists, or exploring the engineering design process through designing and manipulating 3D printable files, and constructing robots.

As a middle school teacher for 16 years and a California Teacher of the Year (2014), I have continually worked to redefine what learning looks like in my 6th grade classroom. I am an advocate for student choice and voice, as demonstrated by the original content my students regularly publish for a global audience. Currently, I am writing a book for ISTE and host a digital storytelling podcast, "Storytelling Saves the World" with Georgia Terlaje. Previously, I spent a decade as a professional development instructor and Consulting Teacher for a digital storytelling non-profit organization called DIGICOM Learning.

Michelle Zgombic has been serving the Warren Township School District (Somerset County) since 1998. Her role has evolved from a 7th grade Modern World History Teacher, to district-wide Technology Coach. Michelle is currently seeking her doctorate from New Jersey City University in Ed Tech Leadership. Michelle has presented many workshops over the years for the EdTechTeam (a Google Partner for Education) and more recently at the NJECC's annual conference. Michelle likes to present with exciting ideas and a smile. Come join the fun at one of her workshops! Link to our session: https://sites.google.com/view/peerfeedbackinadigitalworld/home