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Research examines blended learning, student achievement

eSchool News

New white paper explores effective instructional models and course customization benefits. Odysseyware aims to provide a learning solution for schools seeking the flexibility and customization of online courses, as well as for those looking to offer students a virtual learning environment.

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Making an environment where teachers can create bespoke lessons

The Hechinger Report

They learn on the job, with the help of teacher-leaders who provide real-life examples of how personalized learning works in the classroom. Sign up for our Blended Learning newsletter. “We Yet there have been limited efforts to support personalized learning across an entire state or region.

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How 2Revolutions is Helping Schools, Districts, and States Support Future of Learning Models

Edsurge

In 2011, Rubin and Kern co-authored and released, Designing The Future of Learning, a white paper focused on the transformation taking place in the educational system. Colorado eventually adopted the InspirED platform, calling it Colorado ConnectEd. Throughout the entire process, each school team had their own coach from 2Rev.

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Personalized learning: How kids are getting into college by mastering their skills

The Hechinger Report

Students work on individual projects in the blended-learning classroom of Jessica Anderson, in Deer Lodge, Montana. A student-centered personalized-learning model known as competency education has gained traction over the past five years as states have developed policies to promote its adoption in both elementary and secondary schools.

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Competency-Based Education: A Reading Journey

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

As Martin describes examples of what a competency-based report card/transcript may look like (in particular, the work of the Mastery Transcript Consortium ), you realize how crucial it is to have an effective reporting tool of learning, especially for high school. Martin (2010) Don't let the slim nature of this book (151 pages!)