Blended Learning - 4 Essential Elements of Blended Learning and Lessons Learned in Year One Implementation
by Denise Lutz
1. Small Group Instruction
1.1. Enables differentiated instruction for greater impact
1.1.1. Lesson Learned: Be thoughtful about how your instructional model can evolve over the school year (i.e. you may want to start with a two group rotation and eventually move to a three group rotation)
2. Integrated Digital Content
2.1. Engages students for individualized learning
2.1.1. Lesson learned:One content provider is not enough; students will experience digital fatigue
3. Sustainable Solution
3.1. Makes the process easy-to-manage and increases effective instructional time.
3.1.1. Lesson Learned: Push sales reps for best possible pricing; they will likely come down
4. Data Driven Decisions
4.1. Provides frequent, high-fidelity data to inform instructional decisions
4.1.1. Lesson Learned: Develop clear routines and procedures (and build in time!) for teachers to analyze and respond to data on a regular basis