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Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: The Forest School Online on Student-Centered Learning, Real-World Relevance, and Continuous Improvement in Virtual Learning

In this episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Maxwell Smith, Head of The Forest School Online. Learn about their flexible, student-centered approach to online learning. Employing targeted and relevant curricula, a focus on real-world learning, and a deliberate culture of feedback and stakeholder engagement, The Forest School Online works to provide a holistic learning experience for students across the globe.

May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: Laurel Springs School on Personalization, Flexibility, and Community-Building in Virtual Learning

In this first episode of TLA’s “Beyond Brick and Mortar” podcast series, which features leaders of established virtual and hybrid learning programs from across the U.S. as they discuss what makes their programs a success – and what they had to learn along the way, we chat with Megan Palevich, former Head of School at Laurel Springs School. Learn about their fully virtual K-12 program that emphasizes personalization and one-to-one work between students and teachers, flexible schedules to accommodate learners whose schedules or needs don’t align with traditional seat-time requirements, and a strong community among staff, students, and families.

May 19, 2023

Tool: Virtual and Hybrid Learning Improvement Protocol Workbook

This protocol can be used to inform the design of a solution to help improve virtual and hybrid learning, as well as help users understand progress along the key elements of three distinct Pillars: Foundation for Equitable, Engaging, and Effective Virtual/Hybrid Learning; Pedagogy and Practices; and Relationships: Building Conditions and Connections to Personalize Learning and Increase Equity.

May 17, 2023

Student Edtech Focus Group Protocol

Cambridge Public Schools used focus groups to collect data from students around their use and engagement with specific edtech tools. This focus group protocol covers the questions that need to be asked and any needed materials, and includes a note-taking template. The focus groups were conducted by instructional technology specialists (ITS) with fifth-grade students at each elementary school.

May 4, 2023

Student Edtech Survey

Cambridge Public Schools surveyed fifth graders about their experience with five specific edtech tools that all elementary schools in the district utilized. The survey aimed to measure students’ levels of engagement, satisfaction, and adoption to see if each tool was effective in meeting their learning needs.

May 4, 2023

Strategy Memo: System Conditions and Strategies to Support Accelerated Learning

This strategy memo, produced by TLA in partnership with Kent School District and the district’s DARTS (Data, Assessment, Research, Technology and Strategy) team, explores how the district can address K-8 literacy in the face of COVID-19 pandemic-related school closures, as well as the academic and whole-child supports that could accelerate learning.

April 13, 2023

Executive Summary: Learning Found, Not Lost – Examining Learner Growth and Supports in LUSD During and Beyond the COVID-19 Crisis

This executive summary synthesizes the major findings from research done alongside Lindsay Unified School District (LUSD) to examine the context around COVID-19 closures and unfinished learning – and to analyze the progress LUSD learners were able to make in the face of the challenges posed by the pandemic. For additional information on this study, access the full report.

April 13, 2023

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