Teachers will always remain the strength of the classroom, with a heart that touches and cares for each and every student. Teachers are extending learning and thinking.

Digital Curriculum - DoK 1-2  

High-quality software or applications is used that can aid in the delivery of digital content 

• Teacher designs instruction with digital content

• Student learning activities include digital instruction

• Students can progress without waiting for the teacher

Guided Instruction Data-informed - DoK 1-3

Using the data from the online program, the teacher can support and extend learning. Teachers no longer have to lecture to the middle; they can create learning environments that intervene (DoK 1-2) where necessary and stretch students to Depth of Knowledge (DoK) level 3: strategic thinking.

• Multiple learning activities with a central focus

• Instruction is adjusted based on digital program data and depth of standards (e.g., 1:1, small groups, whole class)

• The teacher adds real-world and higher-order thinking

Authentic Assessment and Peer Collaboration - DoK 3-4

In a blended learning environment, the digital curriculum and teacher-guided instruction engage in assessing students in extended thinking such that students are  critical thinking, collaborating, problem-solving and communicating with the teacher and their peers (DoK 4)

• Lesson design includes student-to-student interactions

• Students required to evaluate, analyze, and apply

• Students use digital tools to create authentic projects

Learning Environment

The learning must be safe and flexible.  The learning environment promotes personalized learning, creativity, collaboration, communication, and innovation, which and fosters student growth and achievement.