The use of data is an essential part of a blended learning model. Data in some format should be analyzed daily to inform instruction and differentiate for the needs of individual students. Teachers use data to determine "who's got it" and who may need further instruction. Data can also be used to determine students who are ready to move on or apply their understanding of concepts at a deeper level.

Data should also be used by students. By analyzing their own data, students begin to have greater agency of their learning. They can use data to set personal learning goals, identify their strengths and areas of focus, advocate for themselves, connect their work efforts to their achievement and build self-confidence. Here are some examples of data use in the classroom.

Practice in Action: Data Driven Instruction Through the Lens of Teachers and Students