Blended Learning
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In order to deliver an engaging and rigorous academic experience to its students, St. Odilia School recently moved to the next level in education excellence and innovative learning by implementing its Blended Learning Initiative. Blended Learning program at St. Odilia School is tailored to meet individual student needs, allow students to self-pace, and are often considered more engaging than traditional courses, all of which make them well-suited to promoting the success of all students. The school’s instructional design concept is a Blended Learning Classroom Rotation Model that allows for 3 various learning centers, small-group instruction, hands on activities, online learning and direct instruction all occur simultaneously. Compass Learning, our online content provider, offers students in TK through 8th grade content rich Common Core Standards based curriculum in both Math and Reading. Renaissance Freckle Math and Reading and Renaissance Lalilo allows students vast opportunities for authentic learning, critical thinking, analysis, and sound reasoning skills.
The school has further expanded its online curriculum to include; Junior Scholastic Digital, Zingy Science, Brain Pop, and ABCYA! to provide additional quality educational digital experiences for our students. It is part of St. Odilia School’s commitment to its students and parents to create the type of learning environment that advances technologies enabling its teachers to adapt instruction to meet the personal needs of each and every student. Students are also able to use the remodeled Technology Learning Center (TLC) after-school and throughout the day when supervision is available. iPads, chrome books, projectors, and desktop computers are utilized in all classrooms daily.
New technology programs are being implemented at St. Odilia School to enhance student academic growth. Computer coding classes for students in grades 1 through 8 were implemented during the 2016 – 2017 school year to enable our students to attain the “digital fluency” proficiency needed in 21st century. St. Odilia School partners with the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s STEM Outreach Program to initiate STEM curriculum that will enhance our school’s Science program as we implement the Next Generation Science Standards. With the completion of our new Innovation Lab (iLab), St. Odilia students are ready and able to take on the challenges of the future!
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"BLESS" Technology Initiative
BLESS (Blended Learning Educating SMART Students) Technology Initiative
St. Odilia School offers the latest in cutting edge learning technology to our students. In addition to SMART Board technology in every classroom; school wide internet access; and a Technology Learning Center (TLC), St. Odilia School offers a 3:1 (student to computer ratio) Blended Learning Classroom Rotational Model for all grades TK-8 in Math, Social Science and Common Core Language Arts.
As a result of the successful implementation of our BLESS Technology Initiative, our entire school community reaps the benefits. Our teachers are able to create personalized learning paths based on the strengths, needs, interests, and styles of each student so he or she can progress toward Common Core Standard success; our students are engaged in the learning process in ways that they have never experienced before; our families can witness, in real time, the progress their children are making; and our school continues to deliver on its promise to give our students an exceptional learning environment that offers the tools necessary for them to thrive in the 21st Century.
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TechnologyIn order to provide a technology rich learning environment to its students, St. Odilia School is increasingly integrating technology into the classroom. One source of technology that has proved to be beneficial to both St. Odilia School teachers and students is the addition of technology in every classroom.
beams allow for an increase in interactive instructional tools; they create more interest and motivation among students; they display attractive graphics; they improve lectures with audio-visual tools; they provide better instructional materials; and they can also cater to all learning styles. In a setting such as St. Odilia School, this technology enables a quality digital learning environment. The goal of integrating technology into the classroom is to improve student achievement and increase their technology literacy. This is being done at St. Odilia School through the efforts of the faculty and student body alike.
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Success Stories
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