TransformSC

TransformSC has identified four innovative practices that help students achieve the knowledge, skills, and characteristics in the Profile of the Graduate. Schools and districts that participate in TransformSC implement some or all of these characteristics in a new model of learning designed to meet the needs of the students in their community.

1. Real-world learning. Project-based learning integrates traditional subjects (math, English/language arts, science, social studies, etc.) in the form of a real-world problem for students to solve. Students are engaged in content relevant to them while also learning skills and characteristics like problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork listed on the Profile.
2. Anytime, anywhere instruction. Blended learning, a hybrid of face-to-face and digital instruction, gives teachers the capability to instruct students anytime, anywhere. Digital content adapts to students where they are in their learning, allowing teachers the flexibility to design instruction for individual students, and students receive more individual attention.
3. Real-time information. With full integration of technology in the classroom, teachers, parents, and students have the ability to continuously assess student progress. Parents no longer have to wait on report cards or parent-teacher conferences to understand how their child is progressing and teachers can use frequent feedback to continually monitor and adapt instruction.
4. Students advance when ready.  The combination of real-time information and the flexibility of digital content means that students can progress based on competency. If students struggle, they are given more time and support. If students learn quickly, they are allowed to advance. Students in the same classroom may move at different paces based on their level of learning.