Pillars of Blended Learning

Students are offered a variety of learning opportunities to master standards according to differentiated learning objectives dependent on students’ level of mastery, and frequently receive individual feedback about their progress.

Strategies to support Pillar:

• Varied Learning Experiences

• Differentiated Learning Objectives

• Individual Feedback from Teacher

• Leveraging Technology

Refers to the level of control, autonomy, and power that a student experiences in a learning experience. It can be manifested through goal setting and feedback cycles, input in assessment and instruction decisions and opportunities for advocacy. Students communicate their learning with parents, teachers and peers. They are aware of their own needs and strengths, persist in the face of challenges, know how to access resources, and are self regulated in their learning.

Strategies to support Pillar:

• Self regulation (Progress Ownership)

• Opportunities for Input (Process Ownership)

• Self Advocacy/ Effective Communication

Students develop positive, collaborative relationships with teachers, other adults/mentors and peers which are focused on high expectations for academic and personal growth. Teachers, support staff, and parents work together to provide a safe social and emotional learning environment for students.

Strategies to support Pillar:

• Relationship with Students

• Peer Collaboration

• Sense of Purpose/Belonging

Students engage in the work of the lesson, think critically and do heavy lifting on content that is grade-level, college-ready or student appropriate, and continually practice and receive feedback until mastery is demonstrated.

Strategies to support Pillar:

• High Quality Instructional Materials

• TEKS Aligned Lessons

• Student Centered Classroom