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.
Focus Area
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 Connect, Workshops, 1:1 Coaching, and Learning Walks to achieve clear outcomes.
Outcome: I build concurrent classroom environments that support all modalities of learning.
Outcome: I build productive synchronous learning spaces to drive student engagement.
Outcome: I build asynchronous classroom structures to create personalized learning opportunities.
Outcome: I develop a vision for supporting teachers in engaging students in hybrid or virtual learning spaces.
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.
Consider the creation and management of a backchannel process to support student autonomy and ownership.
Help students have more control over the way and speed with which a concept is presented to them.
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.
Instructional Leadership Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Inclusive and Responsive Practices Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Flexible Instructional Models Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Curriculum and Academic Content Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Improve instruction and learning for teachers and students by building your skills as an instructional leader.
Build an equitable learning community where all students can be supported, celebrated, and successful.
Find unique ways for all students to learn, communicate, and solve meaningful problems.
Use learning tools and curriculum to create a student-centered classroom.
Accelerate growth in your schools and stay ahead of the curve.
