Using Edgenuity in the Classroom Designing and Implemented

Using Edgenuity in the Classroom Designing and Implemented a Hybrid Classroom

Key Topics and Questions ▪ What is the Goal of the Hybrid Classroom? ▪ Online Data vs. Classroom Data ▪ Implementation ▪ Standards Based Curriculum ▪ The Role of the Student ▪ The Role of the Teacher ▪ Data Capture ▪ Remediation

Mission and Goals Mission Goals ▪ Phoenix Union High School District and Camelback High School strive to provide students with equitable opportunities to succeed in the classroom. The hybrid course model provides students with small group advantages and one-on-one support with the instructor, in a large classroom setting. ▪ Increase student proficiency with biology course standards ▪ Increase student growth utilizing small group instruction techniques ▪ Utilize Edgenuity platform to capture student data and develop remediation modules to lower the failure and incompletion rate

Online vs. Traditional Classroom ▪ Current online course is recovery only. Students are 2 nd or 3 rd time through the course and are high risk of dropping out ▪ Online recovery course has a high pass rate, however, performance on district CRT is well below that of a traditional classroom. ▪ We look to utilize the Edgenuity online platform in the traditional classroom as a supplemental tool to help increase the pass rate of the traditional classroom, while increasing student achievement on district tests. Pass Rate Avg. District Final Edgenuity Online 87% 47% Traditional Classroom 78% 62% Classroom

Implementation

Edgenuity Online • Module based learning • Self-paced through a weekly timeline • Captures real-time student data Classroom Design Small Group Instruction Remediation • Incorporate ACT style prep curriculum aligned to the course content • Provide quick student feedback • Capture lower students for remediation • Utilize both small group and edgenuity for remediation • Proficiency prior to passing, students are locked into a subject until proficiency is met • Small group tutoring allows for oneon-one face time with instructor and a more hands on approach to content understanding Classroom is three pronged: Edgenuity, Small Groups, Remediation The classroom will pace together through a weekly timeline based on module length. Small group and remediation will take place in during week, utilizing classroom time and resources like the advisory period.

▪ Be disciplined and on task ▪ Consult with and seek guidance from advisors through required access methods ▪ Assume responsibility for your own learning ▪ Develop effective interaction with teachers and counselors (like classical learning) ▪ Evaluate and judge your own performance ▪ Combat prejudice and communication barriers The Role of the Student The changing roles of students and teachers in distance education are influencing classical education standards and pedagogy. According to research findings on the roles of the students’ in distance education are:

▪ Assume responsibility for preparation and presentation of learning tasks ▪ Immediately consult with students to correct problems and keep them on task ▪ Be aware of student needs and wishes; respond promptly to communications and tests ▪ Build student motivation ▪ Combat prejudice of communicational barriers ▪ Establish an effective environment for studentteacher and student-student interaction The Role of the Teacher According to research findings on the roles of the teachers in distance education are: