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Shifting to self-directed learning: Setting a "default" mode
Blended and personalized learning models attempt to put students into greater control of their learning. Teachers need to build in explicit supports and structures to support students as they exercise greater choice and control. One structure we...
One-Way Streets
Students always move in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction when moving throughout the room.
How to Become a Blended Leader ( Relay GSE Course BL-201)
You're currently blending your curriculum and have seen how personalization helps push student growth, agency, engagement, and much more. Now it's your turn to start sharing your best practices, becomes a blended leader, and extend your reach.In...
What Student Choice and Agency Actually Look Like
Snapshots from six schools using blended learning to put students in control. (Originally published in eSchoolNews on November 14, 2016)
Workshop
Driven by the previous day’s formative assessments, students participate in blended learning stations in different parts of the classroom that feature student choice about the learning modality for that part of the day.
Marzano's Practice
At the end of each lesson, students assess their progress according to Robert Marzano’s scale. Their self-assessments determine their daily differentiated practice experiences.
Class Dojo Dollars
Students earn (and deduct!) points based on their choices and mindsets during each class. They can then convert these points at the end of each week to participate in the classroom economy the teacher has established.
Senior Project Oral Presentation Rubric
Students are recorded giving feedback to their peers using the Oral Presentation Rubric as a guide. This allows students to better internalize the expectations of the oral presentation for themselves. The class spends a significant amount of time...
Innovative Approaches to Mastery-Based Grading
Springpoint's paper, Inside Mastery Based High Schools: Profiles and Conversations, includes several innovative approaches to the challenge of mastery-based grading.
Creating Culture that Drives Personalization
Creating a classroom culture that personalizes learning for students is facilitated by teaching key skills and mindsets that students need to navigate their education.
Video Case Studies from the National Board
Using video as a tool for teacher reflection and professional learning can be powerful because it allows the teacher to see authentic instruction in action, identify key areas of improvement, and apply key strategies immediately...