Theory of change: blended learning combining technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge to support student self-direction and improved outcomes¶

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Description¶

The project's theory of change, illustrated with a TPACK image ("image ©2012 by tpack.org"), rests on three objectives: build teacher capabilities to create blended learning cultures, increase culturally relevant standards-aligned digital content in Kreyol, and improve broadband and electricity access. It proposes that "Blended learning will combine technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge to support students to self-direct their learning, thereby changing classroom culture and habits, eventually leading to improved student outcomes." The pilot model operationalizes this through infrastructure and technology, digital content, and professional development components.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Teacher professional development on pedagogy, content knowledge, and technology; solar power and connectivity infrastructure; Creole digital content

Constraints¶

• Depends on infrastructure expansion and funding, as noted in future plans ("pending funding")

Target Learners¶

• Early grade primary students and teachers in rural Haiti

Target Learning Objectives¶

• Student self-directed learning
• improved student outcomes
• changed classroom culture

Claims¶

• Haiti Pilot Significant Learning Gains All Curriculum Areas [+M]

Related Theories¶

• Three-pronged approach to blended learning in low-tech settings: pedagogy training, mother-tongue content, and infrastructure

Examples¶

• Eksploratoryòm: story-based, culturally relevant interactive STEM lessons in Haitian Creole integrating literacy and SEL
• Scale-up strategy: add grades 3 and 4, expand solar and connectivity with local capacity-building, and adopt Kolibri for offline access
• Haiti Blended Learning Pilot in 33 rural primary schools
• Three-component pilot model combining infrastructure and technology, Creole digital content, and professional development with coaching

Key Sources¶

• Suzanne Cole, Blue Butterfly; April Williamson, Digital Promise. (2024). Improving Access to Interactive, Mother-Tongue Digital Science Content for Early Grade Learners in Rural Haiti. https://digitalpromise.org/haiti