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Belonging in Virtual and Hybrid Learning Environments
For students to succeed in a virtual/hybrid learning environment, it is crucial to not only attend to students’ emotions on the other side of the screen – but also prioritize building relationships and creating a sense of social presence similar to...
Spotlights & Case Studies
Family Engagement in Virtual and Hybrid Learning
For students to succeed in a virtual/hybrid learning environment, it is vital that schools put support structures in place that inform, encourage, and support families as an integral part of their child’s learning experience. This Insight explores...
Spotlights & Case Studies
Norms and Expectations in Virtual and Hybrid Learning
For students to succeed in a virtual/hybrid learning environment, it is essential for schools to establish clear norms and expectations to ease students’ and families’ transitions into virtual and hybrid learning and set them up for success. This...
Strategies
Using Data to Drive Equitable Edtech Investments
Advocating for equitable edtech investments starts with collecting and understanding data. School and district leaders must consider what data points they collect and analyze before investing into new technology.
Strategies
Increasing Student Buy-In with Targeted Communications (NYC SWOW)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, NYC School Without Walls designed and piloted a program that increased communication with students and families, and created connections between class-based lessons and...
Strategies
Setting Clear Expectations for Student Engagement (KJ Virtual Academy)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KJ Virtual Academy designed a pilot program that outlined common expectations for student behavior and engagement in synchronous classes to increase engagement and produce...
Strategies
Increasing Engagement and Work Completion Through Advising and Mentoring (KIPP DC)
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, KIPP DC designed and piloted a program to help teachers implement best practices for effective virtual instruction that would encourage students to attend class,...
Strategies
Newport News' Approach to Social Connections in Virtual Learning
Through their participation in TLA's Strategy Lab: Virtual & Hybrid program, Newport News' Virtual Learning Academy Academy designed and piloted a program focused on building more meaningful social connections in virtual learning.
Spotlights & Case Studies
Learner-Centered Design in Virtual and Hybrid Learning
For students to succeed in a virtual/hybrid learning environment, it is essential for schools and teachers to implement learner-centered design practices. This Insight explores the research behind this critical lever and real-world case studies of...
Artifacts
Virtual & Hybrid Learning Model Design Guide Workbook
This tool accompanies The Learning Accelerator (TLA)'s Virtual and Hybrid Learning Model Design Guide. As you navigate the guide, capture reflections, new concepts, and relevant resources about quality virtual and hybrid program design, as well as...
Strategies
Building Capacity With an Edtech Champions Program
Edtech champions programs provide a promising way for schools and systems to increase capacity for edtech support in schools, provide leadership opportunities for early-adopter staff, and foster a cross-school systems network of edtech leaders.
