The study hall is a critical component in the Blended Learning model, as it reinforces and clarifies the online learning, provides relevant and practical discussion, and gives the teacher and students the opportunity to connect.
Reinforces and clarifies the learning.
Provides relevant and practical examples.
Acts as a pacing mechanism for the coursework.
Gives teachers the opportunity to connect with the students.
Fosters group dynamics by allowing students to connect and interact.
Alternate study halls with coaching sessions to support diverse learning needs.
Focus on the critical questions students should be asking.
Review projects (small groups only) when necessary.
Request questions in advance.
Use assessment results to seed questions in the study hall.
Students will be allowed to sign out books and take them home. This will be done either by placing a hold in Insignia or through selecting books that have been put out for display.
• A Teacher-Librarian (TL) may work with small and larger groups of students, in the Library Learning Commons or in the classroom.