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Instructional Innovation

 

The COVID pandemic catalyzed change through pandemic-pivoting pedagogical shifts that asked us to lean into and leverage technology in new ways.

Our instructional mindsets reframed, we ask, "Now What?" -- what can we do to continue the momentum sparked by unprecedented times and come out on the other side better? We have begun to create specific instructional technology focus areas and frameworks that will guide our work today and into the future.

Personalized Learning

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Our Personalized Learning Framework guides our innovative instructional practices combining the core 'pieces' of Data, Design, Digital (tools), and Dispositions along with  flexibly adapting Pace, Place, Path, Process, and Passion based on the learner profile. This integration creates a personalized experience that helps all students grow and achieve in various ways to attain academic success.

Other Areas of Innovation

T3 Technology Think Tank

The T3 Technology Think Tank is “a gathering of stakeholders to share insight, knowledge, and unique perspectives to help outline the vision, planning, and implementation of technology in RTSD.” 

2022-2023 Meeting Dates:  

  • Thursday, November 11, 2022
  • Thursday, February 9, 2023
  • Thursday, May 11, 2023

Innovation Cohorts

Innovation Cohorts are groups of like-minded teams on a mission to spark change. Teams have specific and targeted goals in instructional innovation and use a human-centered design process to create contemporary classrooms. 

Cohort Clusters beginning to form:

  • Mastery & Grading Practices
  • Flex Mod Personalized Learning
  • Schoology Elementary Experience
  • Arts & Tech Collaborative
  • Game-based Learning

Civic Engagement

We recognize our our community extends beyond our doors and desire to ensure we are focused on delivering the best supports to our entire community.

Our Goals this year:

  • "Welcoming Well": New Student, Staff, & Family Onboarding
  • ELD Families Supports
  • Community-based Digital Navigators
  • Student Technology Ambassadors & Student Community Supports
  • Device Donations: RTSD Graduates, Philadelphia Children's Foundation

Future Ready

The Future Ready Schools District Pledge, developed by the U.S. Department of Education in October 2014, is a commitment by district leaders to work with educators, families, and community members to make all schools in their districts Future Ready Schools. The Future Ready Schools effort will encourage and support superintendents as they transition their districts to personalized, digital learning.