Educational technology can most definitely support personalized learning. There are many tools such as edpuzzle and quizlet that allow students to demonstrate level 1 and 2 knowledge with quick or even instant feedback. If a student has mastered the concept they will receive positive feedback and know that they can move on. If a student needs more time, they can be directed to videos or lessons to review the information and then attempt the quiz/assessment a second or third time.
Education technology also allows students CHOICE. There are so many different ways that students can demonstrate their mastery or knowledge of a concept. Students can verbally explain something in a flipgrid video, create a collaborative interactive presentation, create a kahoot activity for their class and so much more. I have seen students take so much more ownership of their final product when they get to choose how to show me what they have learned. I have also witnessed much more motivation when they know that their classmates will also be viewing their final product. I have often utilized padlet for students to display their final products from a unit. There is so much more effort put into the projects when their classmates will also be the audience for their project and not just the teacher viewing their work. This was a great quick read and a breath of fresh air after a challenging year for me of piloting several different science curriculums. All of these curriculums seem to do very little in the area of personalization and innovative intentional use of technology. This year has felt like a giant step backwards and I am excited to make some positive changes in my classroom again this year after a rough first half of the year. I am ready to see some creativity, fun and meaningful learning in my classroom again! Link to Article
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Jane Gallagher
1/21/2018 11:37:53 am
I too am ready to reinvigorate my class with fun and choice. You wrote of giving choice to your students and after reading our assigned article I thought of choice theory that had been brought up in our past classes. Chioce theory through technology could be a great option for lerning and presenting of what has been learned. Not to mention, a great way to engage students who are not interested in the "older ways" of instruction.
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Alicia Martin
1/21/2018 07:37:56 pm
I think you made a really good point in that students put more effort into their project if their classmates are the audience not just their teacher. For second grade, I love using Kahoots. It's one of their favorite ways to show me what they have learned. And for me, I can see right away if they know the answer to the questions and review it before going to the next question. I also agree that technology gives students a choice. It can also allow students to show their creativity. I enjoyed your post!
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Diana Moore
1/21/2018 09:49:42 pm
I agree 100% with you as you said that it really is about choice. When a student has the ability to choose how they learn and how that learning is presented they tend to take ownership of not only the project, but their learning. You are so right, the ideas behind competency based learning are such a breath of fresh air. I know you have worked incredibly hard these past few months, I can't wait to see what you are able to accomplish this spring with new ideas.
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Joseph Williams
1/22/2018 03:47:37 pm
I really like that you brought up student CHOICE. This is an often overlooked component of the planning process that allows students to use tools that they choose to show learning and eventually mastery. In a perfect world, I would love this choice to be integrated into all lessons and planning.
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Scott Marsden
1/23/2018 06:04:31 pm
Christina,
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