Digital Promise

JUNE 23, 2021

As a sector, we have been espousing and advocating for student agency and personalized learning for years. The pandemic amplified an opportunity for school districts to truly enable students to participate in the design of their own learning. Roundtable Participants. Nick Williams, CTO, Bartholomew School District, Indiana.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Do all students have access to the internet? The latest statistics come from Connected Nation’s (CN) Connect K-12 Program’s 2023 Report on School Connectivity , released in collaboration with Funds For Learning (FFL). In fact, the cost is substantially higher for those school districts not meeting that level of connectivity.

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Edsurge

MARCH 28, 2022

Some say it’s time to finally commit to scalable personalized learning. Not only do we need to meet kids individually where they are, but we also have to ease the burden that teachers face. Focusing first on math and then expanding to ELA and science, its objective is to make personalized learning scalable.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

From dense urban centers to expansive rural regions, our 2018-2019 cohort is challenging the status quo to improve learning for students. To ensure equity and access for all, these districts meet students where they are with real-world, personalized, and locally relevant lessons. Demonstration of scaling access for all.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Technology isn’t the only tool we can use to create equitable learning environments, but there are a few ways it can assist in that mission. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Students and educators have more tools to create a learning environment that fosters personalized learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We live in exciting times as unprecedented access to knowledge, research, and effective strategies at our fingertips can assist educators in creating meaningful experiences for students that align with both needs and strengths. One thing is for certain: learning is not linear. There is not one best or right way to personalize.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2019

Providers Rise to Meet the Challenge of K–12 Data Security. This data can also be used to create student profiles , which educators can use to enhance their personalized learning programs. . Access and Participation: Users have the right to access their data and, if necessary, edit the information.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Personalized learning is being heralded as an antidote for much that ails the education system. It is deemed by some as a way to inspire and motivate students, tailor instruction to meet student needs, and scale instruction with the support of technology. Circling back to the question: What are we personalizing for?

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 7, 2022

While a one-size-fits-all approach served its purpose for some of us, it doesn’t meet the diverse needs of kids today. Thus, educators need not only a vision for how to personalize learning effectively but also essential supports that will help to ensure success. Teacher access to K-8 content. Personalize their avatar.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

“I really want to personalize learning for my students, but I just don’t see how it’s possible—there’s no way I can create individual lesson plans for all of my students everyday!”. “I These are just two of the statements I hear from teachers about the challenges of facilitating personalized learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 21, 2018

When I moved to the Silicon Valley in 2014, I, like many, joined the gold rush to pursue this idea called “personalized learning.” I truly believed that tech-powered personalized learning could be the answer education was waiting for. After three years there, here’s what I’ve learned. I thought it was a panacea.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 19, 2022

This is why MIND Research Institute ensures ST Math educators are equipped with robust reporting capabilities and access to easy-to-understand information. Ensure that students meet their usage goals and spot who may be at risk of falling behind. Teachers can also manage the Journey access here. Standards Tab.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Managing budgets, developing memos, attending meetings, responding to emails and phone calls, and other tasks also consumed a significant portion of my time. For learning, consider curating data weekly and present at an upcoming staff meeting. These suggestions should be clear, straightforward, actionable, and timely.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 20, 2023

Under-resourced students and those in rural areas without internet access could not consistently attend classes, either in person or virtually. For example, volunteer-driven after-school programs and new technology tools support students’ learning and help monitor progress in real-time at school and at home.

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Edsurge

APRIL 30, 2020

Colleges have long had offices designed to support students who have learning disabilities and to encourage broader accessibility in the classroom and beyond. On the latest installment of our monthly online discussion forum, EdSurge Live , we explored accessibility in this unusual era of emergency remote teaching.

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Edsurge

JULY 13, 2017

This is personalized learning at its best—and it’s not nearly as chaotic or difficult to pull off as it may sound. So here are four tried-and-true techniques to get you started, wherever you are in your own personalized learning journey. I begin every year with a personal reminder of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I’ve set up my room, made my copies and attended all of my meetings. I’ve committed to personalizing learning, but how can I do that for every student in my inclusion classroom when the range of abilities among them is so vast? I’d like to see special education take a front seat in conversations about personalized learning.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2019

It provides access to vast libraries of content, which can be curated to reflect the interests and cultures of diverse classrooms. Responding to challenges, motivating students and curating resources that meet an individual’s needs — these are the roles of the teacher. Let’s tell their stories, too. Sign up for our newsletter.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #1: Inequitable access to resources Some thought leaders have openly worried about how access to AI tools might impact today’s existing digital divide. Generative AI can be a driving force in democratizing access to high-quality education. At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases. Another way technology can be used to transform teaching and learning is by enhancing engagement and motivation.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 1, 2017

In my most recent school role, I was tasked with leading our school’s transition to personalized learning. Our staff saw incredible potential in using technology in thoughtful ways to meet the needs of every student. We focused a lot on helping students work at their own pace and access content at the appropriate level.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 31, 2016

Possibly one of the most important shifts needed in schools is to provide individualized and personalized learning experiences to students. Learning has fundamentally changed with the evolution of the Internet and other technologies that allow for ubiquitous access to information and knowledge.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

As we’ve already mentioned , personalized learning should not and cannot be purely centered on technology. This means not simply examining technology’s role in education, but exploring what learning sciences, community development and social-emotional research can teach us about the holistic picture of personalized learning.

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EdTechTeacher

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The following article was published in the most recent edition of Digital Learning Magazine in my column, “The Tech Savvy Classroom with Shawn McCusker.”. Click here for a link to the complete article published in Digital Learning Magazine. Personalized learning creates a variety of challenges for teachers.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

As technology becomes more and more ubiquitous in classrooms across the nation, it is easier than ever for students with different learning styles and needs to create personalized learning environments. Under a personalized learning system, teachers design learning to meet the needs of every student.

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Neo LMS

JULY 29, 2021

By leveraging e-learning and other strategies, edtech can help teachers and students get back to the classroom without facing many difficulties. Prioritize PD to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Last year, teachers worldwide were doubtful about the effectiveness of online learning, and it’s understandable.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Photo Credit: Tina Nazerian The visit was billed by the Department of Education as an opportunity for DeVos to “learn more about the school's commitment to personalized learning.” Betsy DeVos talks to reporters at Thomas Russell Middle School. I think that you need a seat at the table in order to effect change,” he said.

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Edsurge

MARCH 27, 2018

Last week I had the extraordinary opportunity to spend time in the company of some very smart, interesting and generous university innovators when California State University Channel Islands hosted a meeting for the group, called the HAILstorm. And so can the time to simply meet and talk with peers from other institutions.

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A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

In an ideal world, every student would have access to an education tailored to their unique needs and abilities. Hence the need to personalize learning. One of the major hurdles they encounter is the stigma associated with intervention, a key component of personalization.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In November 2016, over 250 school district leaders, researchers, thought leaders, and other partners came to Baltimore, Maryland to learn from one of the nation’s most forward-thinking school districts, Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). ” During a keynote address at the meeting, Dr. Freeman A. It’s about success.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Parhizkar, a science and technology specialist at Alief Independent School District, discusses how AI can be used to personalize learning for students.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Equitable, reliable, and robust broadband access both on and off campus is essential to support digital learning and prepare K-12 students for life and work. The declaration is a cornerstone of Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success , a new report from SETDA.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 10, 2018

“Personalized learning” is among the most discussed initiatives in education today. Most schools nationwide say they’ve implemented personalized learning, to some degree. Others have combined grade levels to best meet the needs of students. Others have combined grade levels to best meet the needs of students.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 10, 2015

With that being said it is important for school leaders to meet their stakeholders where they are at and engage them in two-way communications. Expanded access to learning - In my case digital communications opened my eyes to new and more powerful ways to learn.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

How does a fifth grader feel getting ready to do a live edtech demo at their local school board meeting? At last February’s Board meeting, 10-year old Ryan inspired the adults in the room to see how tech can be leveraged for learning in a whole new light. Here’s a video of Ryan’s command performance.)

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

The goal of inclusive education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. By designing instruction that meets the diverse needs of all learners, educators can help to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive for everyone.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Securly’s acquisition of Edficiency’s flex scheduling solution strengthens its commitment to supporting student wellness by making it easier for K-12 districts and schools to provide personalized learning opportunities to their students. To learn more about Securly, visit the website.

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