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The Role of Place in Personalization

A Principal's Reflections

The physical and virtual environments where learning takes place play a pivotal role in shaping the effectiveness and depth of personalized learning strategies. It is not merely a backdrop but an active participant in the learning journey. The influence of virtual learning environments cannot be ignored either.

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Blended Learning: A Bridge to Personalization

Catlin Tucker

Blended learning can take many different forms and the various models give students different degrees of control over their learning. Some educators use blended learning and personalized learning synonymously. Personalized learning is a hot topic in education.

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

Edsurge

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.

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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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Newly Posted Favorite Resources 11/05/2013

The Web20Classroom

Mobile AUP Guide tags: aup favorite Get Your Google Earth Going « Thumann Resources tags: google earth googleearth favorite Prezi Resources tags: prezi favorite Thinking Big About Engagement | Edutopia tags: engagement edutopia favorite How Web-based Tools Change Teaching and Learning tags: technology web2.0

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4 Ways To Grow Your Personal Learning Network This Week

The Web20Classroom

I said that way back on September 17, 2013 and yet I think it is even more true today than even back then. It’s about always being in pursuit of that selfish goal of improving our learning so we can improve learning for kids. Our personal learning networks are all different. But that is where the beauty lies.

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

Edsurge

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. Acknowledging this fact has driven the recent shift toward personalization in education. The activity was a crystallizing moment for Surdam, setting her on a new path.