The Journal

APRIL 18, 2016

The term “blended learning” accurately describes the pedagogical practices that are taking place in 1-to-1 classrooms. This week’s screed (aka blog post) describes the following unfortunate fact: the term “blended learning” is being used by some to mean “adaptive, personalized learning.”

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Edsurge

MAY 17, 2021

Most educators can probably agree that more personalization in learning is needed for the fall—perhaps more than ever before. Students will be entering classrooms with varied experiences during the pandemic, entering classrooms with uneven skill sets and knowledge levels. But the reality is this has always been the case.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 4, 2024

Many misconceptions about personalized learning have led to the formation of numerous myths. Before I tackle these, let’s first start with a realistic definition that Nicki Slaugh and I shared in our book Personalize : Personalization is all students getting what they need when and where they need it to learn.

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The Journal

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Personal computing devices are entering the K-12 classroom at a dramatically increased rate. Using those computers to support personalized learning is definitely in the cards.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 15, 2020

Since pacing is a pivotal component of both personalized and blended learning, I did another Google search for ways to integrate timers into Google Slides. The key with a choice board to use as a part of professional learning with adults or classroom learning with students is sound blended pedagogy.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2023

Personalized learning has been a buzzword in education since the turn of the century. This past fall, I met with several education leaders to discuss this very topic and codify what it looks like in the classroom. Defining personalized learning Technology is associated with personalized learning for a variety of reasons.

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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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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

Now, this is not to say that it's not happening, but in over thousands of different classroom visits, I have only seen it a handful of times. My week-long visit there was a follow-up from 2019, where hundreds of classroom walk-throughs were conducted with a focus on improving digital pedagogy.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 5, 2019

First, personalized paths are part of a larger strategy for personalized learning (PL). Learning paths have been identified as a key component of PL , along with competency-based progression and flexible learning environments. Why personalized learning paths go hand in hand with technology.

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A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Personalization is far from a fad or buzzword as it represents an equitable approach to learning. I shared the following definition in Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms : Personalization constitutes pedagogical approaches that ensure all learners get what they need when and where they need it to succeed.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

In Disruptive Thinking in Our Classrooms , I honed in on research-based strategies that have withstood the test of time in addition to emerging strategies such as personalized learning. When it comes to technology, less is definitely more. Creating an asynchronous course in a learning management system (i.e.,

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

? Listen to an audio version of this post: [link] Why is personalized learning becoming increasingly desirable in K-12? If you are curious about what personalized learning can offer your students, here are the answers to important questions you may be asking. What exactly is personalized learning?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Today, I’m amazed at the impact technology can have on the learning process—especially when it enables teachers to personalize learning. And I never tire of hearing stories from educators who are successfully implementing personalized approaches to provide their students a truly unique learning experience.

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User Generated Education

JULY 2, 2017

Second, the regular classroom teacher or librarian may be intimidated with these advanced tools and technologies. Removal of Archaic, Non-Flexible Classroom Desks. Classroom educators and librarians may wonder how they might create spaces for playing, tinkering, making, collaborating, discussing, researching, and reflecting.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

Over the years, I have noticed that student engagement tends to decrease in my classes around this time and I reach out to my personal learning network (PLN) for ideas or tools to boost engagement. It has been a favorite for five years in my classroom. It has definitely boosted student engagement through the power of choice.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 21, 2021

The Definition Of Combination Learning. Combination Learning is a new teaching and learning strategy for the 21st-century. The definition of Combination Learning is learning through the flexible combination of two or more learning components. This ideally would start outside the classroom. .

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Education technology and its use in the classroom has now become essential. Every school and every classroom has to find what works best for their needs. Zooming in on the edtech part of a great classroom, here are some tips for teachers who want to make the most of it: Don’t adopt the latest fad when it comes to edtech.

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Neo LMS

JULY 6, 2021

Summer is always a good opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly ideas for boosting student engagement or perhaps taking some risks with trying something a bit different in our classrooms. And how can we get started today in our classrooms? Here are some resources that we have used in our classroom.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 13, 2022

In preparing students for the essential skills they need for the future, we have different methods and digital tools that we can bring into our classroom space. Educators might wonder how to build SEL activities into the classroom and whether it takes a lot of time. Read more: Fostering the development of SEL skills in your classroom.

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Waterford

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress, many classrooms remain online in some capacity. Now is a particularly helpful time to consider implementing blended or hybrid learning, two strategies that allow for independent or remote learning. What Are Blended Learning and Hybrid Learning? Sound similar?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 16, 2017

gathered in Oakland this past weekend for the Network for Public Education ’s (NPE) national conference, where several sessions centered around a common theme: protecting public education amid an era of federal budget cuts and concerns over the increased presence of technology in classrooms. Educators from around the U.S.

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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. I now see that personalized learning environments require personalized learning strategies. Instead of creating the playlist cycle of doom, we need to work toward personalized learning strategies.

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Neo LMS

MAY 6, 2021

I have long believed that spring presents an excellent time for educators to explore new ideas and try some new digital tools in the classroom. It did not require a board to project the questions, and students were able to collaborate and build their teamwork skills as they played the game and passed the time on the bus, learning!

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 4, 2020

What’s A Feedback Loop In Learning? A Definition For Teachers. A feedback loop in learning is a cause-effect sequence where data (often in the form of an ‘event’) is responded to based on recognition of an outcome and that data is used to inform future decisions is similar or analogous situations. A Definition For Teachers.

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The Web20Classroom

MAY 10, 2017

The use of digital learning spaces has exploded in use in classrooms nearly everywhere. Through Learning Management Systems (LMS) many educators are moving to put content online and extend learning beyond the four walls and beyond the school day. Whole class literacy instruction is best done face to face.

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Digital Promise

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In addition to technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in a unique, immersive curriculum to leverage technology in their classrooms. Technology extends the classroom beyond the school walls.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

On a shelf in her Chicago classroom, third grader Arianna has a thick binder that details her achievements, strengths and goals as a student, along with some revealing information about her personality. Personalized learning has, in recent years, become one of the most talked-about trends in education.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 5, 2019

I have also been blessed to observe great examples that members of my Personal Learning Network (PLN) make available on social media. My point though is that there is definitely room for growth in terms of validating all the talk with substance. A one-minute video equates to well over one million written words.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2017

As Clayton Christensen recently said to me, just as people have taken the phrase “disruptive innovation” to justify whatever they already wanted to do, people are using the phrase personalized learning—and a whole host of other terms—in a similar manner. Peak of Inflated Expectations: Personalized Learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Personalized learning and of course, AI. One of these terms, personalized learning, has been around for a while. The other AI is obviously the hot new topic that’s infiltrating every conversation, from curriculum development to classroom management and beyond. Although not in person. Have a listen.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2019

Let’s start with what personalized learning is — or should be — and go from there. When we can agree on the mission or goals of a personalized learning initiative, it becomes easier to break down the barriers and engage the various teams so we can start to agree on the technology tools and support that will meet those goals.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2017

Recently I was asked, “What do you think about personalized learning?” Personalized learning seems to be one of the buzziest of the buzzwords in the edu-jargon grab bag and yet its exact definition is rather elusive. Oftentimes I find that the definition falls somewhere along a continuum. In the documentary.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2017

On June 9, the National Education Association heard a flurry of criticism from its union members after publishing an article titled, “ As More Schools Look to Personalized Learning, Teaching May Be About to Change.” I am a special education teacher, so everything feels like personalized learning. What do I need to learn?

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 16, 2018

Advances in technology have made it possible to make classroom learning fun, engaging and interactive. They have grown up with technology and have somewhat adapted to using it and can learn a lot more easily with it. Technology allows global learning. Podcasts and classroom gaming are all part of the learning process.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 23, 2020

The school’s learning management system (LMS) is an indispensable tool for blended learning, personalized learning, and instruction in general. While schools offer personalized learning programs to students, they often forget that teachers also have different levels of proficiency and a need to learn at their own pace.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2018

The concept of gradual release of responsibility is second nature to me when working with students in grades K-12, but in my new role teaching graduate students in an education technology program, I am struggling to model so many of the practices I expect these teachers to use in their own classrooms. There were my guidelines.

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A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 18, 2019

For several years, Buncee has been one of my favorite creation tools; both for personal use and for classroom instruction. It can help to build their confidence and create an inclusive classroom environment. I've also had students experience difficulty with reading on certain colored backgrounds, so this is a definite plus.

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