More About Our Hybrid Learning Model

The spring of 2020 had teachers hurrying to figure out how to provide remote instruction. We found teachers moving naturally from the lower level skills of just learning to use technology platforms well to then designing better lessons to realizing remote students needed more clearly-articulated directions and norms to engaging students in reflection, and so forth. In a March blog post, Dr. Sulla shares descriptions and ideas for moving through the five levels and eleven aspects of remote learning design.

Even with moving into a hybrid learning environment, teachers would benefit from professional development specific to the 11 aspects of remote learning. Sample PD sessions are located to the right; we will tailor sessions to meet the teachers' needs. We recommend offering these sessions during the school year, perhaps with more running on Wednesdays, given that is the "flex" day when teachers and students will be engaging from home.

Soon after the close of schools in March, we learned that our student-driven classroom framework, the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom, served schools well! Administrators and teachers alike reported that students and teachers were able to move easily to remote learning using the same structures and strategies they were using in the classroom. Still, that framework was designed for a physical classroom. We've made some adjustments! Out of that was born our model for a Hybrid Learning Environment (a video by Dr. Sulla; a blog post).

Professional development in this model would be useful for all teachers prior to the opening of the school year, with continued PD sessions and coaching available during the school year. An overview of content can be found to the right.