In a Quest Academy class, sixth to ninth grade students might choose between watching a video on a school-provided Chromebook, listening to a podcast or reading an article to learn about a new concept. For group project work, they can access a teacher-provided playlist that integrates viewing selections.
The curriculum at the school in West Haven, Utah, is designed to provide students with adaptable, self-paced learning options, which differ by class.
“It isn’t ‘we’re all going to get on this computer program,’” Principal Nicki Slaugh says. “We make sure we provide a variety of ways they can…