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Addressing the Tensions: What exactly is Personalized Learning?
Addressing the Tensions: What exactly is Personalized Learning?
Many define personalized learning programs as the integration of software and digital curriculum that uses student data to adapt to a student's identified needs. This type of approach often raises concerns about privacy and efficacy as discussed in this article, NEPC Issues 'Red Flag Warning' on Personalized Learning.
The SFUSD definition of Personalized Learning goes beyond a software program to advocate that a personalized approach to learning will include differentiation, individualization, and incorporation of a student's unique strengths and needs, as best described in this ISTE article: Personalized vs. Differentiated vs. Individualized Instruction. Edutopia also describes the misconceptions around personalized learning in the article, 3 Myths of Personalized Learning.
In SFUSD, we believe that personalized learning provides student-centered learning opportunities that are scaffolded, student-paced, adaptive, engaging, and flexible so that all students meet rigorous academic standards and effectively communicate, collaborate, create, and think critically as global citizens in preparation for college and career. Through personalized learning, students have agency, choice, and voice in their learning pathway.
Resources and Research
Resources and Research
As we design our SFUSD Personalized Learning Pilot, we seek to leverage existing resources and research that can inform the design of our pilot based on the unique needs of the schools we partner with.
- Below you will find general research and resources around Personalized Learning design, as well as a reading list
- Visit the Learning Environment Design page for research and resources focused specifically on learning environments
- Visit the Technology That Enables page for research and resources specifically focused on technology integration
Dallas ISD developed a PL Toolbox that includes a readiness continuum and rubrics for PL.
Blending Teaching and Technology: Simple Strategies for Improved Student Learning from Future Ready Schools
KQED Mindshift Article that addressed multiple definitions of personalized learning
Other Relevant Articles/Resources
Other Relevant Articles/Resources
- How Can Personalized Learning Support Educational Equity (Ed Elements)
- TNTP Reimagine Teaching: Student Experience Toolkit
- iNacol Reports:
- What's Possible with Personalized Learning
- Getting Started with Personalized Learning: Resources for Education Leaders, Teachers, and Policymakers
- What Does Personalized Learning Mean for Teachers?
- What Does Personalized Learning Mean for Students?
- Students' "Dream Jobs" Out of Synch with Emerging Economy
Reading List
Reading List
The following list was provided to pilot administrators to share with potential pilot teachers during Summer of 2018. All pilot teachers and administrators have access to The Space: A Guide for Educators as a touchstone text on learning environment design.
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