We use the definition above as a starting point for our blended learning sessions, but what we came to realize is that in order for blended learning to be high quality there is another piece needed in the definition. To be successful in using blended learning to personalize learning for all students, teachers must use data to drive their instruction or what we call data-driven learning. If teachers are not using data to guide the learning, then flexibility is being offered for the sake of flexibility and not to truly meet the needs of students. We created the image below to help educators understand our vision of blended learning.