Use of Space & Time – Envisioning
(40-59%)
Element: Flexible Learning; Anytime, Anywhere
Description: By leveraging technology and media resources, digital learning options are available for students at any time of day, from home, at school, and in the community. The value of anytime, anywhere learning is dependent on access and capacity for use; ubiquitous, robust internet access and the capacity to use digital learning tools and resources effectively.
Possible Next Step: District leaders use research, and existing practice to build out scenarios for supporting and accessing flexible, anytime, anywhere learning in their schools. They have explored various strategies for access, including one-to-one and bring your own device (BYOD) programs, community-wide Internet access, flexible licensing agreements, and partnerships with community stakeholders. They have established a common vision that leverages technology to empower anytime, anywhere learning through 24-7 access to devices, high-speed Internet access, and digital learning content.
Element: New Pedagogy, Schedules, and Learning Environments for Personalized Learning
Description: To facilitate more personalized learning, educators work together to identify and validate new designs for personalized learning where the use of time is adaptable and flexible. Associated resources are made available to all students both synchronously and asynchronously to promote flexibility.
Possible Next Step: District leaders have collaboratively developed a vision for personalized learning that leverages new pedagogies, schedules, and learning environments. They use both research and existing practice to review new possibilities for their district and have identified which of those would work locally.
Element: Competency-Based Learning
Description: One facet of personalized learning, Competency-Based Learning (CBL), integrates student voice and choice, flexible paced learning with timely support, and demonstration of academic proficiency. Pace of learning is flexible based on the needs of individual students and the challenges of complex, often project-based work. Timely support is provided to accommodate learning needs and guarantee access to content and resources. Upon mastery of explicit, measurable and transferable outcomes that demonstrate the application and creation of knowledge, learners move on to a new, targeted standard or course.
Possible Next Step: District leaders have a vision for competency-based learning that is grounded in research and best practice. That vision leverages technology, and supports the districts vision for personalized learning. With a common vision in place, key stakeholders have been able to assist the district in building out scenarios that create the best opportunities for the district.
Element: Strategies for Providing Extended Time for Projects and Collaboration
Description: Districts are re-imagining the school day and school year by re-designing and extending learning time, providing greater access to integrated enrichment and quality instruction. Rather than rigid schedules and short class periods, time allocations are flexible, allowing for extended schedules and work time for complex projects. Digital learning enables students to productively use time during and beyond the school day, often redefining homework time.
Possible Next Step: District leaders use research, and existing practice to build out scenarios that would allow students extended time for complex projects. They have explored various strategies for utilizing time differently during and beyond the school day, and identified examples of how authentic learning opportunities could be enhanced by new learning structures and schedules. They have established a common vision with the input of education professionals and other stakeholders. Included in this vision is attention to the necessary infrastructure (including equitable access to devices, high-speed Internet, and learning materials outside of school) to make full use of extended time.