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?
