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A survey of schools around the world reveals what schools could look like, trends in personalized learning, the role of teachers and challenges to exciting techniques. Via Nancy Jones, Jim Lerman 
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It’s Not All About Technology "Many people think that Personalized Learning is all about technology. It is not, although technology makes it more accessible in over-crowded classrooms. If an individual student has Internet access, that student can work independently while the teacher facilitates an in-depth discussion with a small group at another skill level. Technology empowers the teacher to keep a larger number of students at different levels moving forward simultaneously.
"Personalized Learning is also about improving the ability to assess student’s skills or growth in real time, rather than at the end of a unit or semester when it could be too late to redirect. Again, technology helps, but it is more about changing the mindsets of teachers, parents and students about how skills are measured and when. In addition, that ongoing assessment enables teachers and parents to better communicate about a child’s needs."
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Chris Edwards' shared in our interview why he decided to personalize learning and the results he has experienced with his learners: engaged and motivated!
Q. Why did you decide to personalize learning? A. I decided to personalise learning in my classroom about a year ago. I watched a TED talk by Sir Ken Robinson (the king of creativity) speaking about how he believes that our current education system is killing creativity. What made me think the most was when he said this: “Shakespeare was in someone’s class once, right?” And I thought wow! I have never considered who I may have in my class! When I started thinking in this way, it changed everything. It made me realise that the most important thing was ensuring that every individual child in my class, realised and reached their full potential.
Q. How are learners in your class changing? A. The learners in my class are changing in a very noticeable way. The learners in my class are no longer passive. They are engaged in their own learning and are motivated. Most importantly, they are learning to be resourceful and resilient. Learning anything is an inherently frustrating process.
Read this insiteful interview and take a look a the pictures of Chris' personalized learning environment where his learners are thriving! Via Kathleen McClaskey, Virginia Pavlovich
Karen Ellis's curator insight,
February 3, 2015 9:54 PM
Some great ways to personalise learning with your class. 
luc taesch's curator insight,
June 24, 2015 4:27 PM
Offering possibilities brings autonomy ! Great for #differentiation
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Kevin McLaughlin shares how he has personalized learning for every learner and how this experience has surpassed any aspirations he had. He offers a few pointers on how to begin.
"Personalising Learning is not something you can pick up and start in your own class tomorrow. You need to take into account most if not all of the following.
> It takes a lot of thought and effort > It takes time to build up a clear picture of every learner in your class and where they are in their own learning > It takes courage to stand back as a teacher and let the learning happen of its own accord > It requires a vision and belief that it will work > It needs careful planning but still allow for change at a moments notice > It needs the voice of the learner to be listened to to steer the direction of the learning > It needs you to rethink your classroom layout > It needs you to rethink your approach to teaching and learning
In the last 8 weeks I have witnessed learners blossoming, growing, developing skills that would have otherwise been kept contained due to an over adherence to the 3-step teaching model (Introduction, Main Activity, Plenary)." Via Kathleen McClaskey
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In this video, take a close look at a day in the life of students at Delta Secondary School and Delta Youth Forum. In this model, learn how student interests drive their learning in a British Columbia school district where they are personalizing learning. Via Kathleen McClaskey, Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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John H. Clarke shares the Pathways Program at Mt. Abraham High School and why all learning is personal. Kathleen McClaskey's insight: In our interview with John, he reflects about personalized learning and what it means for high schools:
"Personalized learning emphasizes the beliefs, talents, interests and aspirations already in place, using them to probe deeply into the questions that the individual finds meaningful and useful. Personal questions then become tools for analysis and creative work. Personalized high schools use this dynamic process to make learning more effective as well as more applicable."
Read the entire interview in this post. Via Kathleen McClaskey
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August 18, 2013 11:15 AM
In our interview with John, he reflects about personalized learning and what it means for high schools:
"Personalized learning emphasizes the beliefs, talents, interests and aspirations already in place, using them to probe deeply into the questions that the individual finds meaningful and useful. Personal questions then become tools for analysis and creative work. Personalized high schools use this dynamic process to make learning more effective as well as more applicable."
Read the entire interview in this post.
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Thomas Salmon's curator insight,
May 6, 2013 1:34 PM
Interesting, in other ways this could also be seen as framing learning as a constant performance of assessment. Where do you draw the line ?
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The Institute @ CESA #1 designed the Personalized Learning e-workshop to:
> Help you understand the need for transformational (not incremental) changes to learning and teaching > Introduce you to a personalized learning model developed by the Institute @ CESA #1 > Provide insights and examples of personalized learning strategies from practitioners who are implementing elements of the model > Explain our unique regional approach to achieving transformation at scale and let you know how you can stay involved Via Kathleen McClaskey
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Don't miss this article on how to be creative when designing a personalized learning enviroment. Learn how developing Personal Learner Profiles can help each learner understand how they learn best.
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"When each learner with their teacher understands how they learn best, they become more involved in the learning process. The teacher can design a supportive learning environment that allows for each student to personalize how they access and engage with the content as well as how they demonstrate their understanding.
Personalizing your classroom learning environment by giving students a voice and a choice helps you connect with student interest and passions, motivating them to explore topics and demonstrate understanding in a way that is most relevant to their experience. This makes classroom learning feel more relevant, connecting them to school and connecting school to their passions." Via Kathleen McClaskey
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This is a fascinating project based on a study of the last Horizon report. The article explains the info graph above which also considers the impact of trends in the long term.
An interesting infographic that visualizes some of the results and theories from the latest Horizon Report.