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Facebook, Charter Network Ramping Up Personalized-Learning Software for More Schools

Marketplace K-12

Personalized learning pioneer Summit Public Schools is expanding its network to include 100 new schools, CEO Dianne Tavenner announced via a Facebook post today. In March, Education Week took a deep look at the Summit-Facebook partnership, including a peek inside the Basecamp effort at Truesdell Elementary in Washington.

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Why ‘Personalized Learning’ Can Feel So Impersonal

Edsurge

Why does personalized learning, ironically, feel so impersonal? Personalized learning, in its broadest application, suggests tailoring instruction to meet the needs, strengths and interests of each learner. One of the more measured posts reads: There is NOTHING “personal” about personalized learning!

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Social Media Success: Easy Strategies For Schools And Districts

The CoolCatTeacher

With built-in student differentiation and support, every student gets a personalized learning experience designed for their unique needs. So just because you have 2000 followers on your Facebook page doesn't mean that all 2000 followers are going to see what you're sharing. So I am in the trenches.

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Million-Dollar Advice: The High Cost and Limited Return on Personalized Learning Consulting

Edsurge

In July of 2015, the district paid more than $400,000 for alignment, strategy and professional services from Education Elements, a for-profit personalized learning consultant, according to receipts obtained by EdSurge from the district. million to the firm for personalized-learning consulting services.

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Facebook creates free education tools

eSchool News

Impressed by the learning environment at Summit Public Schools, Facebook said Thursday that the social network teamed up with the charter school network to revamp an online education tool. ” Facebook joins other tech firms that have donated money and tech skills to better educate students nationwide.

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What Lessons Does Special Education Hold for Improving Personalized Learning?

MindShift

The profiles are part of the school’s embrace of personalized learning, which centers on the belief that a teacher lecturing at the front of a classroom is a bad fit for today’s students. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education.

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Digital Ways to Celebrate December Holidays

Teacher Reboot Camp

Holiday Apps for Creating Gifts & Learning 2014 from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Students can create personalized learning games for peers or family members. Keep scrolling to discover my bookmarks with free apps, tools, and ideas. Host a Google HangOut or Skype Session. Have an author read a holiday story. Create a Game.

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