Preparing each one of our students for the future is at the core of Booker Elementary mission. As an active and committed stakeholder of Booker Elementary School, students need a learning experience through a collaborative and student-centered program. Change in education takes effort from all stakeholders, including parents, students, teachers, administrators, and even policymakers. I propose to create a more rotational blended learning to strengthen the math skills environment in the pre-kindergarten classroom, the blended learning model combines face-to-face instruction with online learning. Students have flexibility in accessing digital tools at various locations, and teachers can adapt their teaching to meet individual student’s needs (Pytash & O’Byrne, 2018). In adapting to the new ways of teaching and learning math, I will implement the rotations on an individual and in a group structure customized schedule among learning modalities. This modality sets a daily schedule according to a playlist customized to their specific educational needs (Horn & Staker, 2015, p.45). The rotation of Blended Learning in a pre-kinder in small groups develops an environment where the learners can participate in the instruction, giving them voice, choices, reflection, and communication among students. Since I became a Spanish teacher at Booker elementary school Spring ISD back in 2019, I completely relied on paper-pencil activities because the chances of having access to a device were very slim. For the blended learning project in math, I would like each student to have a Chromebook or iPad to achieve positive outcomes. 

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My Goal is to provide solid foundations that help the students and teachers achieve significant growth and experience. By incorporating more technology into the classroom,  the station rotation model, blended learning to strengthen math skills, provides students with the resources and tools to succeed while accommodating their learning styles and abilities. One of the benefits of using the blended learning station rotation model is that the students will have more accessibility to technology.

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My pilot project will begin by applying the model with the students in the first year in the Pre-K team. 

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The change from a traditional way of teaching and learning to a more innovative way to meet the needs of our students takes time and effort from all stakeholders; however, the outcomes will positively impact student learning and live our mission every day.

I would like your support as a coach and observe the process, participate in the pilot, and freely give your opinions and ideas that could enrich this project and benefit the students. I am highly motivated to implement blended learning to strengthen math skills in the pre-kindergarten classroom. I am asking for your permission to embark on this exciting and beneficial journey for my students at Booker Elementary School.

Sincerely, 

Nelyda Rodriguez.