Module 4 - Making Learning Personal
Jefferson ESD & Bayshore ESD
October/November 2016
Objectives
Teachers will:
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Explore foundational concepts for “personalizing learning”
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Engage definitions and descriptions of “personalized learning”
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Explore comparisons of Personalization, Differentiation, Individualization
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Review models for Stages of Personalized Learning and PL Environments
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Explore Newsela as a Solution for Differentiating Reading Levels for Informational Text
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Go in and explore in relevant content areas - ed tech solution with clear purpose and function.
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Differentiation for teachers who already are familiar. Giving them choice. Finding something they will actually use with their learners.
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Further develop their proficiency (knowledge and skills) using G Suite for Education to support student learning
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Review available professional learning resources for G Suite
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Select and engage an appropriate one that supports their self-determined targeted learning
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Topics/Activities |
Handouts / resources |
Personalizing learning
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Next Gen Learning Resources http://nextgenlearning.org/personalized-learning They have a “Exploring Personalized Learning section -- http://nextgenlearning.org/topics/exploring-personalized-learning iNACOL article |
Personalization, Differentiation, Individualization PDI Chart http://www.personalizelearning.com/2013/03/new-personalization-vs-differentiation.html Activity: Look at individually --- deeper sense Debrief as a group |
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Differentiating Reading Levels for Informational Text
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Supporting and Enhancing Learning Using G Suite for Education
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Explore One Tab (AWESOME) and Doctopus |
Other G Suite Learning Resources and Learning Solutions Providers
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Krause Center for Innovation (KCI) A technology innovation lab located on the campus of Foothill Community College. Offers several summer training programs. Fees range from free to $$$ depending on the program.
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Kyte Learning An online collection of training videos. It is a commercial site and requires a paid membership but it is relatively affordable.
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Explore strategies for getting to know your students as learners
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Discuss and explore strategies for creating highly collaborative learning experiences.
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Rotational models, blended classroom strategies.
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Alignment of space, strategies, tools
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review exemplar technology standards and how they support technology rich classroom environments.
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create flexible learning spaces that support a diverse array of learning approaches