An Introduction to Personalized Learning
A sense of wonderment is no longer limited to information.
The traditional classroom works so why change it?
When the Model T car was introduced, it changed lives. It was visionary, innovative and changed transportation forever. In 1908, the Model T was a wonder. Throughout the years, the basic concept has remained the same (four wheels, engine, cabin for passengers, etc.) but many significant changes have been made... Full article
What is Personalized Learning? Educators seek clarity."The thing to understand about personalized learning is that it describes a methodology rather than just a set of goals. The default perspective is the student's - not the curriculum, or the teacher."... Full article
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'Mom, You Don't Get It. They Only Do Stuff for the Grade.'I did what any reasonable, twenty year veteran would do. I called my college-aged daughter asking what was happening. She lovingly pointed out, "Mom, you don't get it. They only do stuff for the grade."... Full article
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How Personalized Learning Starts with Less Teacher Talk, More Student Voice
"That's the purpose of personalized learning: for student to get there on their own, using what they already have and know."...Full article
Smart Strategies That Help Students Learn How to Learn"Teaching students how to learning is as important as teaching them content.
Students can assess their own awareness by asking themselves which of the following learning strategies they regularly use (the response to each item is ideally “yes”): • I draw pictures or diagrams to help me understand this subject. • I make up questions that I try to answer about this subject." • To see the rest of the questions and more... Full article |
10 Ways to Empower Students With Choice |
Personalization vs. Differentiation vs. Individualization (PDI Chart)
Personalization is learner-centered. The other two, Differentiation and Individualization are teacher-centered... Full article and chart
Create a Hack!Let's create a hack (small scrappy experiment you can plan and try quickly) for your classroom! From the film Most Likely to Succeed (MLTS), MLTS Sparks has come about and provides an avenue for discussion and hack brainstorming... MLTS Sparks
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A 12th Grade Teacher in a Kindergarten Classroom: How Inquiry Bridges the Gap"Education reform is not about the perfection of a finished product or a perfectly crafted lesson plan, it’s about the relationships we create, and the experience that is waiting to be had. Not just for the sake of others, but for the sake of ourselves. It's not just a personalized journey for students, but a personalized journey for teachers as well"... Full article
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Developing a Growth MindestCarol Dweck
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The Power of Student-Driven Learning"We are not the future...We. Are. Right. Now."
Shelley Wright at TEDxWestVancouverED |
Top 10 Skills Important in the Workforce
Really Ready"As schools and districts across the country seek to prepare students for work and life beyond their secondary education, defining readiness and determining readiness strategies becomes increasingly important"... Full article
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Spotlight on LearningThe 2016 Spotlight issue (produced by Education Week) has six articles that focus on personalized learning... Full articles
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6 Changes Toward Personalized Learning"We are not here to just teach, we are here to create curiosity" Pernille Ripp
When you hear "personalized learning" what do you think? Pernille Ripp offers some insight into how her classroom began the personalized learning journey. Full article |
CentennialX: A Summer School that Ruined School for Our StudentsStudent choice, community partners, teacher guidance and exciting results. Full article...
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