Personalized Learning
Personalized learning is a mindset and approach to teaching that focuses on meeting each learner where they are and tailoring a curriculum that considers their interests, prior knowledge and skill level, and pace. Such a demand on the teacher requires sophisticated usage of technology in a combination of personalized, blended and online learning.
In the CUE
Last week, Tom attended the CUE edtech conference in Palm Springs, CA. The conference focused on the expanding shift to cloud computing as well as the development of customizable students desktops options. Also in attendance was the ever present smartboard technology along with the notion of mobile student technology and online assessment. This conference clearly demonstrates the progression of digital learning and its implications.
Idea Economy Needs Better Prepared Students
'Deeper learning' is the ticket into the idea economy and we need to have an education system that is preparing our children to think critically, solve complex problems, work collaboratively, communicate effectively and keep learning.
Next Gen Learning Platforms
There needs to be a shift from the idea of 'common curriculum' to a next generation platform that allows for multiple pathways and customized playlists for students.
Customize Learning for Student Success
CCSSO and iNACOL hosted a competency-based learning summit where the focus was the shift from time and tradition to kids, learning and the importance of personalized digital learning.
It’s Not a Matter of Time
CCSSO and iNACOL believe that it is not a matter of time. Their summit in Denver highlights a system that has clear expectations, robust instructional options and verifies that students have met the expectations.
Private Enterprise in Public Education
Private enterprise will play a large role in the digital shift in public education- see predictions of private enterprises role and expansion in digital learning services.
10 Customization Strategies
Listed are 10 Customization Strategies that need to be evaluated and executed by schools and education leaders.
10 Strategies to Improve the Quality of Online Learning
There are resources available to make a shift to digital education but there are important strategies that states need to take to ensure the quality of online learning.
Boundary High
Boundary High: a type of school that exists on the edges, encourages students to participate in their future and study the boundaries of civilization, technology and knowledge.
Open High School
While in Utah, we visited Open High School, an innovative virtual charter school that has a commitment for using open education resources (OER) and different edtech tools to enhance the learning of their students.