GCISD defines blended learning as a model where the student learns both on campus in a traditional, collaborative class or small group setting, as well as through online learning. The online learning component allows the student to control the pace, path, and place for learning. These two components of learning are integrated to provide an enriched learning experience.

Catlin Tucker (2017), identifies 5 hallmarks of successfully implemented blended learning teaching and learning practices in her book Blended Learning in Action:

Personalization: providing unique learning pathways for individual students

Agency: giving learners opportunities to participate in key decisions in their learning experience

Authentic Audience: giving learners the opportunity to create for a real audience both locally and globally

Connectivity: giving learners opportunities to experience learning in collaboration with peers and experts locally and globally

Creativity: providing learners individual and collaborative opportunities to make things that matter while building skills for their future

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