blended learning walkthrough resource
integrated digital content
look for
- types of digital content in use
- alignment between online and offline content
- how students are interacting with online content (taking notes, showing work, etc.)
ask students
- how did you know to be on this content?
- can you tell me why you use this program?
- how does your work online help you with what you do in the rest of class
targeted instruction
look for
- instructional model that supports small-group instruction
- clear and consistent expectations across small groups
- intentional groupings of students
ask students
- why are you in this specific group?
- do you have choice over what you are working on?
- what do you do if you need help and your teacher is working with another group?
student reflection and ownership
look for
- evidence of student reflection (reflection sheets, google forms, notebooks, etc.)
- teacher feedback on reflections
- appropriate depth/quality of reflections for grade level
- student ability to articulate what they are learning online
ask students
- how do you keep track of what you do online?
- how often do you complete reflections?
- does your teacher check in or talk to you about your reflections?
- what are you learning about today?
data driven decisions
look for
- evidence of data being used to drive groupings or small group instruction (visual anchors)
- differentiation of material at stations that reflect student needs and current ability levels
ask students
- does your teacher know how you’re doing online?
- does your teacher check in with you about what you do online?
- what does your teacher do when you struggle or do well?
environment & engagement
look for
- rotations are efficient and well-managed
- evidence of a ‘back-up’ plan in case of technological issues
- percentage of students actively engaged in learning
- whether teacher has to circulate to manage behaviors in small groups
ask students
- what do you do if your device is not working?
- how do you know which group to be in and where you are headed next?
- why does your teacher have you learn on this program?
