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ReNEW's Scheduling to Bridge Mastery-Based Needs and Time-Based Requirements
In order to accommodate individual and expected group-wide grade level pacing, the math class uses two distinct learning blocks daily.
Roots' Ongoing Teacher Prep and Collaboration
Given the highly collaborative teaching approach, Roots teachers have several times each day for common planning as well as other opportunities for interaction.
Verifying Student Learning Locations through QR Codes
Roots uses QR codes to allow student to "check in" at learning locations.
Teacher Discusses How She Modifies Her Time to Meet Students' Needs at Roots
Roots teacher, Lecksy Wolk, shares how she prioritizes small-group instruction time given competing needs and demands within a personalized learning environment. Transcript: Lecksy Wolk: I divide based on what I think kids need the most. So,...
Roots Executive Director Discussing the Benefit of Defaulting to Playlists
Roots ED and Founder, Jonathan Hanover, discusses the benefit of a norm of defaulting to their independent learning tasks if not scheduled directly with a teacher during a learning block.Transcript: Jon Hanover: some of the early pioneers in...
Teacher Discusses Student Choice at Roots
Roots teacher, Samantha Gambino, explains how choice is integrated into the student day, particularly during independent learning time.Transcript: Samantha Gambino: say okay, we have these four authors. Let's all choose which author we all as a...
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Lindsay Unified Learners are allowed to take home devices and have access to Empower and learning resources at home.
Graduated Student Content Choice in Personalized Learning Plans
Teachers provide structure and support for students up front in their learning experience and gradually allow more autonomy over time.
Authentic Projects
Teachers use the Summit PLP to create authentic projects that deepen student learning and allow for the development of cognitive skills and conceptual knowledge.
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...