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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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Personalized Learning Vs Personalization of Learning

The Principal of Change

Seeing a student completely zone out in front of a screen and letting the computer lead the learning is not where I hope education is moving. Don’t forget the person in the word “personalized.” Although the technology is impressive, it doesn’t mean that it is good.

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Personalized Learning Opportunities For Students is a Team Effort

The Principal of Change

This is not just with “earbuds” but is present in many aspects of school. We can’t have personalized learning with standardized solutions. What I would like to learn from you… If you are an administrator or in a coaching position, what do you to make the above a reality? Is this hard work?

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K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

Two years ago, IT Services Director AJ Phillips needed to persuade her school board to purchase new network infrastructure, so she tapped her prior experience as an elementary school teacher and presented a show-and-tell. I told them we were at 1 gig in 2013, we went up to 2 gigs in 2015, and now we need 10 gigs,” Phillips says. “We

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Personalized learning supports a diverse student body

edWeb.net

In fact, a conservative 30-40% of students may require an alternate learning path or support during their learning. Personalized learning comes into play with such a high level of learner diversity. Research and technology are key to improving personalized learning. About the Presenters.

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How School Libraries Can Help Personalize Learning

edWeb.net

With personalization becoming a growing initiative in schools, the library is a valuable asset for personalizing instruction around student needs. Michelle and Jackie discussed how the library can personalize instruction through assessing, reading, learning, and making. About the Presenter.

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How Small School Districts Are Making Personalized Learning A Reality

MindShift

Dillon, now the district’s superintendent (and still its elementary school principal) just wrapped up the first year of a personalized learning program that gives students in all grades an iPad and the ability to master work at their own pace. There’s no cookie-cutter model for personalized learning. Wayne D’Orio).