A Principal's Reflections

MAY 3, 2013

During our first meeting Julie explained to me what my responsibilities were as a mentor. In the early fall we had a meeting with the 50 students who were enrolled in the Academies. Over the course of the marking period, students identified courses, registered through our Google form, and went to work.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

And while whole-class instruction may meet the needs of some students, more often than not, it leaves out many more students than it helps. Our transition to personalized learning has been an exhilarating journey that picked up even more momentum through our work with Education Elements beginning in the 2017-18 school year.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 6, 2019

If you ask a dozen educators to define personalized learning, you’ll no doubt get some enthusiastic answers, and all twelve will probably be different. The new-school answer to the definition of personalized learning is markedly different. Lectures are now scheduled events or meet-ups.

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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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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

At the same time, technology is a vehicle for innovation, effective learning, and student empowerment. It’s the key to ensuring constant access to classes, at any time, from anywhere, and offering students a personalized learning experience. For example, effective strategies include repetition.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 5, 2023

A standout example of this is Quest Academy Junior High School in Utah. During the spring of 2022, I met Nicki Slaugh , who serves as principal, and many of her staff at a school system where we were all there to facilitate professional learning on Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL). How can we improve?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

Recently, we discussed creating a common vision for a school model that meets the needs of the whole learner and mentioned that we'd be tackling this very problem at Fusion 2018 in October. Perhaps the most important consideration to be factored into a personalized learning plan is the amplification of student voice.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2019

Students at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School benefit from personalized learning and two hours per day of small group instruction. Core to that philosophy is the idea that everyone has jagged learning curves. Of course, personalized instruction is key to making that possible.

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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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EdTech4Beginners

AUGUST 8, 2023

But just as important, you should know what steps to take to meet all FLDOE certification requirements. With online certification, trainees learn virtually. Florida Teachers of Tomorrow’ s online certification program, for example, offers personalized learning strategies. Interested in pursuing this course?

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Neo LMS

MARCH 29, 2022

Their purpose is to shape a solid framework that helps you establish and meet realistic goals. Let’s dig deeper into the five traits that shape SMART learning objectives: . For example, helping students achieve good grades is not specific. Examples of SMART learning objectives . Read more: Answering the Why?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 22, 2018

Over the past year, we’ve collected dozens of stories from educators and school leaders around the country, each at varying stages of personalized learning implementation in their schools and districts. Of course, sometimes it’s just a matter of offering parents the peace of mind that comes from being involved in the conversation.

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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

APRIL 18, 2018

Why is it so hard to teach K-12 educators how to promote student agency and to provide choices around content and pacing—why is it so hard to teach educators how to personalize learning? I wanted my course to provide a learning environment where students can use their voice to guide their projects and make choices that actually matter.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 22, 2018

The project typifies the mix of personalized and social learning that’s been a mainstay for 25 years at King, a founding member of a school network called EL Education. But there’s no common definition yet for what personalized learning actually is.”. Related: Is the new education reform hiding in plain sight?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: See how artificial intelligence can help strengthen personalized learning in the classroom. Personalized learning , for example, is being rapidly adopted by educators as a key pedagogy. Personalized learning , for example, is being rapidly adopted by educators as a key pedagogy.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Learning online will also help us become better teachers and now is the perfect time to take an online course. So, in this blog post, I’m going to share 20 teaching areas that are relevant to distance learning and why these topics might be one you choose to take a professional development course to learn this summer.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 16, 2022

In simple terms, these are ungraded formative assessments that assess what students learned during the course of the lesson. Not only does this meet the criteria for a well-designed exit ticket, but it also goes much more profound and serves as a more powerful reflective tool for both the teacher and the student.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 20, 2020

In this post, we explore five benefits of online learning for educators. Online learning provides educators with more opportunities to teach in a variety of ways. One clear example of this is if online learning were not available, teaching during COVID-19 would have been impossible. Access more teaching opportunities.

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Neo LMS

MAY 13, 2021

Gamified learning has also grown in popularity and proven hugely beneficial for students learning independently as it is based around the idea of building a growth mindset. Students are encouraged to overcome challenges despite initial failures, which supports and promotes independent learning. All in all.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

There are also many free options available that can be used for in-person learning or virtually. Read more: STEAM: STEM plus Arts, for a more enriching learning experience. Explore the full courses for learning different types of code, or take a one-hour tutorial on themes like Minecraft or Star Wars. Wrapping up.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 16, 2021

The sharp increase in demand for distance learning in such a short period of time has meant staff and students have had to adapt quickly to meet the rising demand and ensure the systems in place would cope. Read more: Using adaptive learning to personalize learning experiences.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 8, 2018

Connelly, who is pioneering a new course in social and emotional wellness, added: “I don’t know who thought white desks and rolling chairs were good ideas for high school students.”. In response, they launched an experimental Personalized Learning Academy for 150 juniors and seniors deemed at risk of dropping out.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 9, 2017

Senior Hernan Hernandez, 17 (left), and junior Ray Garcia, 15 (right), hope to design a new skateboarding course at Vista High School. So, late this spring, Hernan approached Principal Anthony Barela with a potential solution: What about offering them a skateboarding course instead? Photo: Mike Elsen-Rooney.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Offering distance and self-paced courses are a great alternative for addressing their needs. For example, it’s best that they get a firsthand experience of what blended learning looks like, or what it actually means to be part of a safe and innovative learning space. Modeling teaching with edtech.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 17, 2019

How to power through a difficult parent-teacher meeting comes to mind, but there are many challenges that teachers learn how to handle in time. For example, if schools want teachers to manage their time better, they should try to reduce the admin work before creating online courses on time management. PD never ends.

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 6, 2021

Another possibility is allowing kids choice when it comes to demonstrating learning or selecting the right tool for completing a task. Flipped lessons – With this approach, the teacher provides a short video lesson that addresses the main concepts that are to be learned, which the student completes at his or her pace outside of class.

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Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

At Digital Promise, we have sought to create a space for individuals and teams to bring their best selves to the work of creating opportunities for learning that, above all, advance equity and inclusion. You have inspired me and made me a better person. We will meet again, Karen.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 21, 2022

Nonetheless, self-evaluation is equally or more important since it allows students to properly assess their strengths and weaknesses and pinpoint the needed course of action. This is important since working memory impacts the way students complete learning tasks, especially since it can affect how students work with information.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

MAY 27, 2024

Role of Innovations in Digital Textbook Platforms for K12 Publishers Enhanced Engagement and Learning Outcomes Scalability and Cost-Efficiency Support Personalized Learning II. These innovations aim to meet the diverse needs of modern learners and educators by enriching the learning modules. Table of Contents: I.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 5, 2024

That would include smart teaching methodologies, personalized learning, and providing an improved learning experience to every student. When we talk of remodeling the academic system, it is not only about higher education; the K12 learning system, too, needs to welcome this change.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How to give students agency Educators can give students more agency over their education by letting them choose how , what , and/or when to learn. How to learn : Give students a voice in their courses by letting them choose how to learn about a topic and/or demonstrate their knowledge.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 19, 2022

Teaching constantly meets new challenges. Competency-based learning aims to change the status quo by emphasizing personalized learning paths and how students prove their learning. Students need a sense of ownership and responsibility to meet tomorrow’s work environment standards. Automate mastery.

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Edsurge

MAY 31, 2023

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. UDL provides a framework for designing and delivering lessons that address the diverse needs of all learners, including those with disabilities and other learning challenges.

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BYOT Network

MARCH 7, 2016

This post is part of a series about the Building Blocks for Personalized Learning. When teachers help students develop the building block of Confidence , together they can build a foundation that supports personalized learning. As noted above, success can lead to confidence in one’s abilities.

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BYOT Network

MARCH 7, 2016

This post is part of a series about the Building Blocks for Personalized Learning. When teachers help students develop the building block of Confidence , together they can build a foundation that supports personalized learning. As noted above, success can lead to confidence in one’s abilities.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 3, 2021

Digital tools and software can enhance the teaching and learning experience to the point of replacing face-to-face interaction when needed. Of course, that is not ideal, as both teachers and students need to connect in person, but there are some aspects of the virtual world that make it necessary in education.

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