BlendEd Learning Habits

There are 5 habit areas that we ask students to keep in mind and hone in order to get the most out of their BlendEd experience. The following table shows examples of how students can demonstrate each habit via various actions and behaviors.

NOTE: Students will find this same overview in their BlendEd course as well as a related assignment that will ask them to reflect on which habits represent challenges or strengths for them.

HABITS

ACTIONS/BEHAVIORS

Engagement

Engagement
  • Asking excellent questions and making reference to the reading, video, or other content/assignments.
  • Advancing the conversation by presenting evidence to support ideas.
  • Engaging peers in discussion and building off of others’ contributions.
  • Approaching the course with a constructive attitude.
  • Taking part in class community (live or online discussions/chats, Zooms, Flipgrids, F2F/field trips, etc.).

Collaboration

Collaboration
  • Consistently and actively working towards group goals.
  • Encouraging participation of peers.
  • Showing and expressing sensitivity to others’ ideas and contributions.
  • Being open-minded, self-aware, fair, and responsible.
  • Communicating clearly.
  • Seeking/accepting accountability from peers/teachers.

Curiosity & Creativity

Curiosity & Creativity
  • Demonstrating a breadth and depth of ideas and questions.
  • Geeking out on topics of interest.
  • Brainstorming with imagination.
  • Recognizing others’ great ideas.
  • Producing high-quality, well-crafted, multidimensional work.
  • Communicating/exploring ideas/concepts in multiple modalities.
  • Embracing alternate methods, media, accidents, and playfulness.
  • Accepting risk-taking and possible failure as an important part of the creative and learning process.

Time & Task Management

Time & Task Managemen
  • Beginning assignments before due dates.
  • Staying on task without needing reminders.
  • Recognizing time constraints and plans ahead.
  • Communicating proactively to request extensions

Tenacity & Resourcefulness

Tenacity & Resourcefulness
  • Persisting when faced with new and challenging situations, concepts, or issues.
  • Identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
  • Asking for help without prompting.
  • Supporting peers through challenges.
  • Demonstrating significant effort to overcome and resolve problems.