This document discusses the shift to personalized digital learning and the benefits it provides. It outlines how learning is moving from traditional batch formats like textbooks to personalized, adaptive digital content that provides instant feedback. Blended learning, which incorporates some online learning, is also rising and will be used by most US students this decade. Blended learning can boost learning outcomes and operational productivity. The document then discusses different models of blended learning and some pilot programs using blended approaches. Overall, the shift to digital and blended learning individualizes instruction, increases motivation, and helps equalize opportunities for students.

1. 1 The Pivot to Personal Digital Learning and the Gift of Time July 2011

2. Our Conversation: The pivot to personal digital learning The rise of blended learning The gift of time Advocacy 2

3. The pivot to personal digital learning Batch-Print Personal Digital Age cohorts Textbooks Sequential Annual tests Institutions Teachers Individual students Digital content Adaptive Instant feedback Networks Teams An opportunity to boost learning, staffing & facilities productivity

4. Benefits of personal digital learning Customization Motivation Equalization

5. The Rise of Blended Learning Blended learning is an intentional shift for at least a portion of the student day to an online learning environment to boost learning & operating productivity Most US students will learn in blended environments in this decade. Low-cost blended formats offer a chance to reach the “next billion” 5

6. 6 models of blended learning F2F Driver Models Rotation Flex Fewer traditional elements More traditional elements Online Lab Self Blend Dimensions Online Driver LOCATION TYPE OF INSTRUCTION STUDENT INDEPENDENCE Innosight Institute: The Rise of Blended Learning EXTRACURRICULARS AND SOCIALIZING

7. 4 Blended Pilots Blended Pilots 6-10 math Dropout prevention AP, STEM Elementary lab 7 Blended Benefits Stretch staffing Leverage talent Mobile learning Long day/year

9. 100 Digital Learning Council members

10. Rapid virtual policy development process

11. Report released at Excel in Ed, December, 2010

12. Will release state scorecard report in October 2011

14. competency-based

15. choice of providers

16. all students have accessFunding creates incentives for quality & innovation Infrastructure supports digital learning