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Using a Custom Chatbot to Support Virtual Learners
This strategy highlights how Denver Online High School integrates a custom AI chatbot into coursework to support remote learners. By embedding just-in-time, course-specific assistance within their LMS, students can develop self-direction skills...
Starting Smart with Learning Acceleration: A Quick Guide for School Leaders
This guide equips principals and school-based leaders to make learning acceleration part of daily teaching and learning. Organized around five foundational questions, it provides Hop, Skip, and Leapfrog actions that help leaders align vision,...
Step One: Craft a compelling why
Successful blended and personalized implementations have clear statements for why they are pursuing change through blended and personalized learning. They ground all of their work in this “why,” referring back to it again and again.
Targeted Large Group Instruction
While most instruction is delivered in small groups or one-to-one, West Belden employs large group instruction strategically when content or skills need broad introduction.
West Belden's Collaborative Teaching
West Belden teachers work across classrooms to deliver instruction and support to multi-age cohorts.
CICS GAFE-Based Learning Management System
Rather than purchasing an enterprise Learning Management System, West Belden uses Google Apps for Education (GAFE) to manage online learning.
Families as Learning Partners
West Belden connects learning at school and home by engaging parents.
Structures to Support Individualized Pacing
At West Belden, structures and expectations allow students to move on only when a skill has been mastered.
West Belden's Personalized Educator Learning
West Belden offers teachers choice and more personalized professional education to model this approach for teachers.