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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

Below are some ways educators can leverage AI to create a more dynamic and effective learning environment while also getting professional learning support from Five Star Technology Solutions. Personalized Learning Pathways Imagine a classroom where each student receives instruction tailored to their specific needs.

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#EDvice: Do You Want to be "Developed"?

A Principal's Reflections

Depending on where you reside or your school system, this typically consists of a few days to begin the new academic year and a few random days going forward that are often associated with student holidays. Thus, any professional learning should be personalized, interest-based, and aligned with a sound body of research.

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Want Students Who Think for Themselves? Let’s Eliminate Our Standardized School System

Edsurge

He suggested that instead of changing traditional school systems, guidelines and practices, I should be working toward helping students learn how to be successful within the current school environment. John ended with the recommendation that I provide assignments and tests focused on rote learning and memorization.

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State Support, Community Effort: Personalized Learning in South Carolina

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Marianne Beja had been in education for more than 30 years when she discovered personalized learning. I want to build a community of lifelong learners, and I think personalized learning is the way to do it. I want to build a community of lifelong learners, and I think personalized learning is the way to do it.”

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Virtual Learning Done Right

A Principal's Reflections

Through my work with schools on remote and now virtual learning, I have decided to create a one-stop resource that others can use based on successful programs such as the Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy in Kentucky and Davis Connect in Utah. A straightforward way to set this stage is to unpack the standard(s) into a learning target.

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5 edtech tools that take personalized learning to the next level

eSchool News

An effective way to tackle the challenge of teaching core academics to all students across ability levels is to implement a personalized approach supported by a variety of carefully chosen digital resources. In our first year, we implemented personalized learning in our six middle schools. Intentional design.

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After Early Results, Personalized Learning Is 'Quickly Becoming District-Wide' in Dallas

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Personalized learning is core to the model at Rogers Elementary, and Kristen Watkins, director of the personalized learning program at Dallas Independent School District, says that exposing students to multiple devices is an intentional part of the school’s approach. The next, they’ll try a Kindle.