HYBRID LEARNING
This is a page in which Hybrid Learning ideas will be shared, many of them based off of Agile Project Design for education.
STRUCTURING A SPRINT
Consider this a way to approach the work for the week with your students, when some will be entirely remote (virtual) and some will be in person. This can also apply in an entirely remote or entirely in person model, so it makes best sense for exploring teaching practice regardless of where we are in this pandemic.
STEP 1 Establish a Learning Goal for the week
STEP 2 Provide students with some asynchronous, individual prework (reading, video watching, websites to explore, individual dig)
STEP 3 Design a mini assessment. This is merely a gauge of how students dug into the prework, what they learned, what they are still unsure about, where they have questions or did not grapple with the material effectively.
STEP 4 Ask students to come to class armed with questions for you, as the expert, to answer. Consider any lecture materials to help students bring prework to aha moments.
STEP 5 Present a challenge, problem set, or assignment. Students then have a set amount of time to work through that challenge or assignment.
STEP 6 Ask students to complete a self-assessment of their challenge work. Provide any feedback, answer keys, and other ways they can review and reflect on their work. *Consider designing a self assessment that also has students interact with technology like FLIPGRID or PADLET, for example.
STEP 7 Have them review a peers work with a pair share. Have students help set new goals. *This is a great way to create community between in person and virtual students
STEP 8 Review key materials and learning goals with students. This is another key time for synchronous work.
STEP 9 Dig Deeper. Provide materials for students based on where they are at with the material (further readings, videos, new challenges, etc.) and begin this rotation again.
DESIGNING SQUADS OF STUDENTS
Each week, structure lessons around a team of students, otherwise known as a squad. This group can develop both learning goals for the group and learning goals as individuals. Consider the squad a way to create deeper connection between our remote students and our on campus students; community buiding was a key driver in our professional development with EXPLO this summer. The idea is to VALUE INDIVIDUALS AND ACTIONS ABOVE PROCESSES AND TOOLS.
These groups should be changed regularly after the end of a sprint. It will allow you to mix students up to increase engagement, as well as better match students as collaboration continues.
THE DAILY STANDUP
Each day, a student or squad of students will answer with the instructor to answer the 3 questions at left. This can be done synchronously or asynchronously, though meeting with a group or a student to complete the stand up can provide valuable face time with you, the expert and teacher.