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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. Consider for a moment the impact of the physical classroom. It is not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the learning journey. A Means et al.

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Not So Typical Personalized Learning Predictions for 2019

Education Elements

It started with scuba diving in 2003, snowboarding in 2008, swimming in 2013, and this year was surfing. While the instruction was 1:1 and technically couldn’t be more personalized for me, I was surprised by how much each instructor met or didn’t meet my needs.

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After Early Results, Personalized Learning Is 'Quickly Becoming District-Wide' in Dallas

Edsurge

As they transition from first grade, to second, to third, their classroom devices change, too. The school also incorporates projects, flexible environments and student-led learning into its model. The 13 members of the district’s personalized learning team are proud of how the initiative has evolved.

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Is Homework Compatible With Personalized Learning?

Edsurge

But just as continual development of the iPhone eventually renders older prototypes obsolete; so too are new educational technologies pushing us past differentiation towards personalized learning. Transitioning to a personalized learning environment doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a process.

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Here’s What Happens When Every Student Gets a Personalized Learning Plan

Edsurge

She has since altered her personalized learning plan (PLP) to include the courses and experiences she’ll need to pursue a career in architectural engineering. Acknowledging this fact has driven the recent shift toward personalization in education. The activity was a crystallizing moment for Surdam, setting her on a new path.

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TEACHER VOICE: What my wedding vows taught me about the return to in-person learning

The Hechinger Report

Relationship building can create an inclusive, resilient classroom culture. In my classroom, I gather my students in a circle, and we take turns greeting one another. Solution: During distance learning, most students did their schoolwork in a relative vacuum, with little feedback. Sign up for Hechinger’s newsletter.

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What Is Technology Integration in The Classroom?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, the integration of technology in the classroom is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this post, I delve into the concept of technology integration in education, contrasting it with the random use of technology in the classroom.