The theme of the book is defining the role of teachers in blended learning environments. The book encourages teachers to use the blended classroom to engage with digital learners in highly intentional ways. The book articulates the need to create a moral exemplar approach to digital learning environments and posits a dual parallel education theory. The book offers a model of the theory that is currently operating. Finally, the book encourages teachers to accept the challenge to be engaged, shepherd teachers.

Dr. Alan Wimberley serves as the Chief Education Architect for Responsive Education Solutions, one of the largest systems of nonprofit public charters nationally, as well as a professor and doctoral chair at two leading universities.. His primary work engages him with districts, charters and educators at-large to transform learning environments that blend teachers and technology in effective ways.