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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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Characteristics of The 21st Century Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

When I embarked on my teaching journey back in 2003, the landscape of the classroom was quite different from what we see today. Educational software, ranging from language learning apps like Duolingo to math problem-solving platforms like Khan Academy, provides personalized learning experiences. link] Martell, C.

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What Is Prior Knowledge and Why it Matters?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

From a broader perspective, this discussion about prior knowledge also underscores the need for personalized learning approaches. Each student’s knowledge base is unique, and recognizing this diversity is crucial for fostering an inclusive and effective learning environment. Education and thinking: The role of knowledge.

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A Paradigm Shift

A Principal's Reflections

It all began around 2003 when the smartphone wars started with Blackberry, but was quickly taken over by the Apple iPhone in 2007. Combining improved professional learning experiences with the power of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) sets the stage for meaningful improvement that can be transformational.

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One of the poorest cities in America was succeeding in an education turnaround. Is that now in peril?

The Hechinger Report

It’s a chilly Wednesday in April at the end of his last-ever quarterly meeting with the district’s parent advisory committee. This story also appeared in Belt Magazine “You all know that I call your kids my kids, and they won’t stop being my kids,” Gordon says, wrapping up the meeting. He takes off his glasses, wipes his eyes.

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This Texas college’s focus on mental health helps students work through trauma, stay on track

The Hechinger Report

From 2003 and 2017, researchers found that suicide rates rose among Black youth of all ages — with the biggest increase seen among the 15- to 17-year-olds, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Paul Quinn returned to in-person learning in the fall of 2020.

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How School Districts Are Shaping the Edtech They Use

eSpark

Michael Nagler has championed and thoughtfully questioned our strategy for meeting the needs of every learner. Mineola has demonstrated how personalized learning can prevent summer learning loss, implementing eSpark in summer school classrooms with fantastic results. Vision and Virtual Support with Piedmont City Schools.

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