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3 Things Educators Should Debate As We Return to In Person Learning

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As we return to in-person learning, we should not return to business as usual. Listen to David Bott talk about Three Things Schools Should Debate As We Return to In-Person Learning. 5 Things We Need to Get Right As We Return to In-Person Learning with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath. Stream by clicking here.

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Join Me in the Personalized Learning EdWeek Summit with Texthelp

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I won’t use the word learning “disabilities” because I believe students just learn differently and are ABLE to learn. Because they learn differently, they need different tools. If you want to personalize learning, you’ll want to join in this mega- event. ” e.

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Why ‘Personalized Learning’ Can Feel So Impersonal

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

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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. Moriarty was involved from the very beginning, attending a “Personalizing Learning Plans Institute” in the summer of 2014 with a group of educators from her district.

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How to Engage Students in Zoom and Teach Effectively at a Distance

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Many of us are learning to traverse between online and in-person learning environments. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Aaron Johnson Shares His Way to Engage Students Even at a Distance.

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Back to School Twitter Chat Tuesday, July 28th – 8 pm EST #Back2SchoolChat

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From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter As we prepare to go back to school, we need to share best practices and ideas for learning. The exchange of ideas and building of our Personal Learning Network (PLN) is part of our growth and learning.

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

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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.