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“The Final Word” Protocol
The purpose of this protocol is to give each person in a group an opportunity to have their ideas, understandings, and perspectives enhanced by hearing from others. With this protocol, a group can explore an article, clarify their thinking, and have...
Dallas ISD’s "End of Average" Facilitation Guide
Dallas ISD uses this facilitation guide to study the book, “The End of Average,” and make connections to build an understanding of why personalized learning is important.
When the U.S. Air Force Discovered the Flaw of Averages
Dallas ISD discusses this article to make parallels to the flaw of averages for students and learning.
Aligning on the “Why” through “The End of Average”
Aligning on the “why” of a model is crucial. Dallas ISD utilizes a book study of “The End of Average” to align on the rationale for a personalized model and apply its concepts to education and their instructional model.
The Eliot Innovation School’s AI Text Club Padlet
This Padlet board captured collaborative learning from Eliot’s AI-focused text club, where educators explored foundational questions about AI’s role in teaching and learning. The forum offered a supportive, low-pressure space for teachers to develop...
Family Facebook Groups
Families of students in virtual schools can connect with each other through Facebook groups and build an online community.
Virtual Learning: What types of supports enable successful student-driven learning?
Learning virtually can create opportunities for students to work flexibly, self-direct, and access the personalized resources they need. However, learning independently online can also pose a host of new challenges. Educators can proactively address...
My Tech High
My Tech High is a personalized virtual program, administered by K-12 public schools across ten states. Students in the program are full-time public school students and can take all of their courses through the My Tech High platform tuition-free.
Laurel Springs School
Laurel Springs School is a private, tuition-based online school for K-12 students. The school attracts students from across the U.S. and the world, with a focus on learners whose schedules and needs may not align with traditional seat-time...
PCCS' Approach to Setting Norms and Expectations
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools' Virtual Academy sought to articulate expectations to better support students with virtual learning and train teachers on best practices...
Belonging in Virtual and Hybrid Learning Environments
For students to succeed in a virtual/hybrid learning environment, it is crucial to not only attend to students’ emotions on the other side of the screen – but also prioritize building relationships and creating a sense of social presence similar to...