Personalized Learning

What does it mean to personalize learning?

In defining personalized learning, it was important for us to determine which concepts and elements are the 'big scoop' ideas and which are the 'sprinkles' that bring the big scoops to life. This visual helps to keep that in perspective.

Personalized learning systems accelerate and deepen learning by tailoring instruction to each student’s individual needs, skills, and interests. Students have a variety of rich learning experiences that collectively will prepare them for success in the college and career of their choice. Teachers create a classroom environment that enables student voice and choice, deeper learning and agency, while ensuring students develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that lead to success.

Resources:

Bray and McClaskey-Personalized Learning, authors of How to Personalize Learning

Rubin and Sanford, authors of Pathways to Personalization

Buddy Berry, Superintendent at Eminence Independent School District

How can I make class and lessons meaningful?

Intersection of best and next practice (next practice is using technology to accomplish best practice at a higher level) Think: SAMR.
Surprise and delight (consider wearing a costume when reading a novel, bring in cooking ingredients when studying fractions, etc)
Yes....and mentality rather than yes...but or no....but (refuse to look at problems as unsolvable)