In a hybrid or virtual learning environment, educators deliver equitable, engaging, and student-centered instruction through online learning communities and resources.

This focus area supports educators in building an effective hybrid or virtual learning experience that allows students to find ways to collaborate, build relationships, and take ownership of their learning.

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Hybrid and Virtual Learning

Learning Opportunities for Hybrid and Virtual Learning

Effective hybrid and virtual learning requires educators to begin planning with the solution in mind: a learning experience that is engaging, meaningful, and effective for students. We support skill development through personalized pathways built from BL ConnectWorkshops1:1 Coaching, and Learning Walks to achieve clear outcomes.

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Concurrent Learning

Outcome: I build concurrent classroom environments that support all modalities of learning.

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Synchronous Learning

Outcome: I build productive synchronous learning spaces to drive student engagement.

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Asynchronous Learning

Outcome: I build asynchronous classroom structures to create personalized learning opportunities.

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Flexible Learning Fundamentals for Leaders

Outcome: I develop a vision for supporting teachers in engaging students in hybrid or virtual learning spaces.

“My coach has been an invaluable source of support and encouragement for me in my first couple years of teaching. She has provided me with a wealth of strategies that have helped my students achieve higher outcomes and helped me maintain my sanity as a new teacher.”

“My coach was knowledgeable about what was available and how to implement the use of technology in the classroom. She provided both a listening ear and appropriate guidance as I talked through some of my issues. I found her feedback instructive and constructive!”

Learning Strategies From Our Library

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Selecting and Using the Appropriate Digital Assessment Tools for Feedback

In this strategy, learn how to utilize tools to provide both on-the-spot and delayed feedback as well as empower students to give and receive peer feedback.

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Backchannel to Support Student Autonomy and Ownership

Consider the creation and management of a backchannel process to support student autonomy and ownership.

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Using Video for Flipped Learning Environments

Help students have more control over the way and speed with which a concept is presented to them.

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A Focus on Student-Centered Teaching and Learning

We’ve identified four elements that are key for academic success and for building student-centered classrooms. BetterLesson guides teachers, instructional coaches, and leaders through focus areas within each element to lead their professional development journey.

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Instructional Leadership Focus Areas

Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.

Leading Through Change Lead the improvement of teaching, learning, and overall school climate to enhance student achievement and success. Learn More
Instructional Coaching Provide teachers with personalized coaching cycles that support them growing and developing their teaching practice. Learn More
Collaborative Professional Learning Develop a collaborative professional culture to support student-centered teaching and learning. Learn More
Feedback and Observation Create an authentic, replicable observation and feedback cycle that promotes alignment of student-centered goals and non-evaluative conversation. Learn More
Principalship Equip new leaders to meet the specific demands that come with the first three years of serving as a building principal. Learn More
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Inclusive and Responsive Practices Focus Areas

Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.

Social-Emotional Learning Prepare students with the self-awareness, relational, and decision-making skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Learn More
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Develop learning communities that honor diverse student backgrounds and experiences. Learn More
Trauma-Informed Practices Approach learning with an understanding of the impacts of trauma and adversity on students. Learn More
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Create inclusive educational ecosystems by examining structures, systems, and beliefs informed by race and identity. Learn More
English Learners Support all English Learners to grow and thrive in their learning environments. Learn More
Students with Disabilities Support students with disabilities to learn and grow in their learning environments. Learn More
Social-Emotional Learning with Kikori Utilize the Kikori platform to develop social and emotional intelligence in both students and teachers to build a student-centered classroom learning community. Learn More
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Flexible Instructional Models Focus Areas

Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.

Accelerating Growth Accelerate student growth and provide differentiated support for all learners. Learn More
Formative Assessment and Differentiation Provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding, track their progress, and guide their future learning. Learn More
Meaningful Tech Integration Leverage technology in the classroom to maximize student learning and growth. Learn More
Competency-Based Learning Create personalized learning paths that allow students to progress toward goals and demonstrate competency in flexible formats. Learn More
Teachership Empower new teachers to become high-quality educators through professional learning, mentorship, and leadership support. Learn More
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Curriculum and Academic Content Focus Areas

Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.

Student-Centered Math Create transformative mathematics classrooms where students engage in problem-solving, discourse, application, and critical thinking. Learn More
Student-Centered Literacy Develop students’ literacy skills by supporting student ownership of evidence-based reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Learn More
IM K-12 Math Integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the IM K-12 Math curriculum. Learn More
OUR K-8 Math Strategically implement the OUR K-8 Math curriculum. Learn More
EL Education Strategically implement the EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum to support student-centered literacy instruction. Learn More
Odell Education Understand and implement the Odell Education curriculum to equip students with essential literacy skills. Learn More
OpenSciEd Help students make sense of scientific phenomena by harnessing the full power of the OpenSciEd platform. Learn More
Kiddom Support educators to use Kiddom to effectively launch and utilize student-centered curricula in every classroom. Learn More

Instructional Leadership Focus Areas

Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.

Leading Through Change Lead the improvement of teaching, learning, and overall school climate to enhance student achievement and success. Learn More
Instructional Coaching Provide teachers with personalized coaching cycles that support them growing and developing their teaching practice. Learn More
Collaborative Professional Learning Develop a collaborative professional culture to support student-centered teaching and learning. Learn More
Feedback and Observation Create an authentic, replicable observation and feedback cycle that promotes alignment of student-centered goals and non-evaluative conversation. Learn More
Principalship Equip new leaders to meet the specific demands that come with the first three years of serving as a building principal. Learn More

Inclusive and Responsive Practices Focus Areas

Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.

Social-Emotional Learning Prepare students with the self-awareness, relational, and decision-making skills they need to succeed in school and in life. Learn More
Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Develop learning communities that honor diverse student backgrounds and experiences. Learn More
Trauma-Informed Practices Approach learning with an understanding of the impacts of trauma and adversity on students. Learn More
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Create inclusive educational ecosystems by examining structures, systems, and beliefs informed by race and identity. Learn More
English Learners Support all English Learners to grow and thrive in their learning environments. Learn More
Students with Disabilities Support students with disabilities to learn and grow in their learning environments. Learn More
Social-Emotional Learning with Kikori Utilize the Kikori platform to develop social and emotional intelligence in both students and teachers to build a student-centered classroom learning community. Learn More

Flexible Instructional Models Focus Areas

Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.

Accelerating Growth Accelerate student growth and provide differentiated support for all learners. Learn More
Formative Assessment and Differentiation Provide students with multiple opportunities to demonstrate their understanding, track their progress, and guide their future learning. Learn More
Meaningful Tech Integration Leverage technology in the classroom to maximize student learning and growth. Learn More
Competency-Based Learning Create personalized learning paths that allow students to progress toward goals and demonstrate competency in flexible formats. Learn More
Teachership Empower new teachers to become high-quality educators through professional learning, mentorship, and leadership support. Learn More

Curriculum and Academic Content Focus Areas

Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.

Student-Centered Math Create transformative mathematics classrooms where students engage in problem-solving, discourse, application, and critical thinking. Learn More
Student-Centered Literacy Develop students’ literacy skills by supporting student ownership of evidence-based reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Learn More
IM K-12 Math Integrate the instructional routines and resources embedded in the IM K-12 Math curriculum. Learn More
OUR K-8 Math Strategically implement the OUR K-8 Math curriculum. Learn More
EL Education Strategically implement the EL Education K-8 Language Arts curriculum to support student-centered literacy instruction. Learn More
Odell Education Understand and implement the Odell Education curriculum to equip students with essential literacy skills. Learn More
OpenSciEd Help students make sense of scientific phenomena by harnessing the full power of the OpenSciEd platform. Learn More
Kiddom Support educators to use Kiddom to effectively launch and utilize student-centered curricula in every classroom. Learn More

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