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Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: ASU Prep Digital on Building Relationships and Human Connections 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 Jill Rogier, Head of Schools, Digital, and Betsy Fowler, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at ASU Prep Digital. Learn about their approach to student-centered supports, flexibility for educators, and ensuring all of their students have a path to post-secondary education.

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May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: My Tech High’s Tuition-Free & Student-Centered Approach to 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 Matt Bowman, founder and CEO at My Tech High. Learn about their innovative model focused on personalizing education to students’ individual goals and learning preferences, offering their students flexibility and a tailored approach to education – all at no cost to families.

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May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: Map Academy on Healing and Holistic Student Supports

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 Rachel Babcock, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Map Academy. Learn about their holistic and student-centered approach to education, designed to address the unique needs and life circumstances of students as an alternative high school. Their model weaves together collaborative and cooperative learning, student data, support structures, and crucial programs that help them develop their postsecondary and career readiness in order to attend to myriad aspects of their students’ learning experiences.

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May 19, 2023

Beyond Brick and Mortar Podcast: VLACS on a Mastery-Based Approach 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 Dr. Steve Kossakoski, CEO at Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS). Learn about their mastery-based approach, emphasis on meaningful discussion between students and instructors, and advisors who support students throughout their entire virtual learning journey with the school.

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May 19, 2023

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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May 4, 2023
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