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The systems that help blended learning run well

Routines + Procedures

How blended learning impacts teaching

Instruction

How to know students are improving

MAP Testing

How to engage students and families

Investment

How a leader supports a school with blended learning

Admin Resources

How do I use this site?

What is Blended Learning?

FAQs

Why use Blended Learning

With blended learning, I am able to work with a smaller number of students at a time. This makes it easier for me to give each student individual attention and focus on their unique needs.

Teacher from Los Angeles

We have seen so much growth in our students. Blended learning and the use of data has become an integral part of our school for both our teachers and students.

Principal from Philadelphia

Because of blended learning, students who were generally not interested in school or motivated to learn in the past are suddenly excited and ready for a new academic adventure everyday.

Teacher from Cincinnati

Student Proficiency

94%

Student Proficiency

94% of partner schools improved student proficiency with the help of blended learning.

Enrollment Growth

500+

Enrollment Growth

Enrollment increased by over 500+ students across Seton Blended Learning partner schools.

Happy Principals

100%

Happy Principals

100% of Seton partner school principals are happy with their decision to use blended learning.

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How Do I Use This Site?

Regardless of where you are in your blended learning journey, this site is full of resources to help you! Teachers, administrators, and education leaders looking for support on starting blended learning or advancing an existing blended learning program will find helpful tools, guides, and advice on each page. Many of our resources may be helpful for those looking for support on data-driving instruction, teaching in small groups, or administering NWEA MAP testing.

There is no wrong place to start! We encourage you to jump right in and click around! For an idea on where to start, check out our suggestions below:

If you're a teacher...

looking to start blended learning in your classroom, we suggest that you get started in the Routines, Systems, and Procedures page. Here you’ll find support on setting up your blended learning classroom, information about how to move students between stations, and guidance on how to set students up for success. These things are the foundation of every blended learning classroom. Starting here will set you up to use the resources found on other pages!

looking to share progress with students and families and build excited, self-motivated students, we suggest you check out the Investment pages first. Here you'll find resources for investing students in their progress, communicating with parents and fostering a growth mindset in your classroom.

looking for support in small group, online instruction or using data in your classroom, we suggest you start with on the Instruction page. Here you'll find resources to support small group learning, online content usage and data analysis.

looking for support on the NWEA MAP test, we suggest you get started in the NWEA MAP section. Here you’ll find details about the NWEA MAP test, helpful guides for the key reports, and suggestions on how to make the data actionable in your classroom. Starting here will set you up to collect and use accurate data from NWEA MAP.

If you’re an administrator or education leader…

looking for how to run blended learning throughout the school, we suggest school administrators and other education leaders check out the Admin Resources page first! This page will provide a general blended learning timeline, resources for training and coaching teachers, and guidance on measuring success of blended learning.

looking to determine how teachers can use blended learning effectively, we suggest you start with the Instruction page. You’ll find information about incorporating small group instruction, using digital content providers, and support analyzing data.

looking for support using the NWEA MAP test, we suggest you get started in the NWEA MAP section. Here you’ll find details about the NWEA MAP test, helpful guides for the key reports, and suggestions on what to do to support teachers and students. Starting here will set you up to collect and use accurate data from NWEA MAP.

FAQs

What does blended learning look like for my classroom or my school? How does it fit into my schedule?

A blended learning classroom can look different from a traditional classroom because it has distinct areas for small groups. There are usually two groups of students - one working on computers and one working with their teacher. Blended learning is a mixture of high-quality, personalized online content and data-driven small-group instruction that allows teachers to efficiently differentiate across the wide variety of learners in a classroom.

The entire class is involved in the blended learning program so that all student levels can be addressed. Students work on a personalized learning path on their online content to meet their individual needs. Teachers use test scores, observational data, and online content data to group students. This enables teachers to teach to the needs of their students not just to grade level standards.

Blended learning can fit into your schedule during any subject area. There are many creative ways to schedule when using the blended learning model.

Can blended learning be used in any subject area?

Yes, blended learning can be used in all subject areas. It is most commonly used in ELA and Math for all grades, but many schools use the blended learning model for Science and Social Studies in middle school classrooms. Most Science and Social Studies teachers use reading data to group students, but this is up to the discretion of the teacher.

Blended learning can be used for all grades, no matter the student age. The systems and procedures you have in place may vary by grade level (i.e. older children can complete more independent tasks whereas younger grades may need more hands-on help for tasks) but it has proven to be successful in all grades in Seton partner schools.

What needs to change in a traditional classroom to allow for successful blended learning?

Blended learning involves the interaction between online computer content and small group teacher instruction. While there is space for whole group instruction occasionally, the secret sauce in the blended learning model comes from the ability to teach students in small groups. While those small groups are occurring, students who are not learning with the teacher work on individualized learning programs via content providers. Some teachers choose to split students into more than two groups, but that is a choice that is often dependent on the grade and subject, as well as the particular students in a class.

In order to allow for small group instruction, the classroom layout may be different than that of a traditional classroom. Many classrooms have a small group area near the teacher and/or board to create an intimate setting for learning. The computer group is far enough away from the small group to ensure the computer group does not overhear the small group. This allows for two distinct spaces of learning. While some traditional classrooms have computer stations, implementing a blended learning model is different because students are working on an individualized computer program tailored to their grade level and learning needs.

Why is blended learning beneficial for my students?

The blended learning model of combining online learning and teacher-led direct instruction has many benefits for student learning.

Small group instruction provides students with more individualized attention, as well as more opportunities to share their answers and practice skills.

Online content provides students with the chance to learn skills that are personalized at their own level, and allows students to work through lessons at their own pace.

Data from content providers gives teachers a better understanding of each student’s strengths and areas for growth, allowing for students to receive more personalized and targeted instruction from their teacher.

How will blended learning impact my teaching practices?

The combination of online learning and teacher-led direct instruction in this blended learning model is likely different from what practices currently exist in your classroom.

Through this model, teachers place students into small groups for math and reading instruction. Teaching in small groups allows students to learn in a smaller teacher-to-student ratio, providing them with more frequent opportunities to practice, and to get more individualized attention from their teacher. Additionally, small group instruction allows teachers to target, differentiate and scaffold instruction based on the needs of each group.

Online content providers allow students to work on lessons at their ability level, at their own pace. Because students are working on skills on their current level, these content providers can help remediate and fill gaps for students who may be struggling, provide students with additional learning in an additional format for grade level skills and lessons, and push students who may be already mastering grade level standards.

Student work on online content provides teachers with student data that they can then use to inform their instruction. Teachers will gain new insights into student learning, and can use this data in combination with classroom assessments to paint a more complete picture of what skills students are mastering and what skills they may be struggling to understand. As a result, lesson plan adjustments can be made easily.

What if my children are on other grade level material (advance/behind)? Do I have access to other grade level materials?

Yes, teachers have access to computer based content for a wide variety of grade levels, and each content provider has a range of grade level lessons. Many content providers have students complete a benchmark or diagnostic before they start working, which places students at their current level (which might be on, above or below grade level). Other content providers allow teachers to place students or assign lessons based on their knowledge of student abilities.

After a diagnostic or benchmark test, students begin with content at their current level. Some students will be working on skills from previous grade levels to fill gaps, some will be working on grade level content, and some may be working on above grade level lessons. As students progress, some may exhaust content at the grade level they started on and progress to the next level.

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Can blended learning be used in any subject area?

What needs to change in a traditional classroom to allow for successful blended learning?

Why is blended learning beneficial for my students?

How will blended learning impact my teaching practices?

What if my children are on other grade level material (advance/behind)? Do I have access to other grade level materials?

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Why use Blended Learning

Student Proficiency

Student Proficiency

Enrollment Growth

Enrollment Growth

Happy Principals

Happy Principals

Our Innovation Featured in:

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How Do I Use This Site?

If you're a teacher...

If you’re an administrator or education leader…

What is Blended Learning?

FAQs

What does blended learning look like for my classroom or my school? How does it fit into my schedule?

Can blended learning be used in any subject area?

What needs to change in a traditional classroom to allow for successful blended learning?

Why is blended learning beneficial for my students?

How will blended learning impact my teaching practices?

What if my children are on other grade level material (advance/behind)? Do I have access to other grade level materials?

Resources for
educators.