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Differentiating with Personalized Learning

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Personalized learning is the latest buzzword in an education environment bursting with new ideas but this one is impressive. In a sentence, personalized learning: “tailors instruction, expression of learning, and assessment to each student’s unique needs and preferences.” ” — ISTE.

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Can Personalized Learning Be Scaled to Ease Teacher Burdens and Close Achievement Gaps?

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Some say it’s time to finally commit to scalable personalized learning. For Dr. Shawn Smith, Chief Innovation Officer at McGraw Hill , that means serving up the content that each student needs—at the right time and in a way that directly connects to their interests. We spoke with Smith to learn more about his vision.

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Teaching Fellows Guide Educators in Integrating AI for Enhanced Student Engagement

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Artificial intelligence holds significant potential to address key challenges in education, particularly in enhancing student engagement and facilitating personalized learning. Parhizkar, a science and technology specialist at Alief Independent School District, discusses how AI can be used to personalize learning for students.

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Engaging All Learners: Expanding High School Options for Success

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Let’s explore this, considering some innovative strategies and how they are transforming education as we understand it. Understanding Different Learning Styles Your journey to success begins with comprehending the different learning styles and how they impact your educational experience.

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8 Great Websites and Apps to Help Kids With Fractions

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Fractions are not the easiest of math concepts to learn (or teach), yet are arguably one of the most oft applied to our daily lives. Luckily, there are a lot of online apps on offer that are accessible to students and make learning much easier than traditional methods.

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NAEP Scores Show a Long Road to Academic Recovery. Edtech Can Help Shorten It.

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Following years of disrupted learning during the pandemic, the recently released Nation’s Report Card shows an overall drop in both reading and math scores, with math scores falling in nearly every state. They should also ensure that classroom tools provide engaging, relevant, personalized and effective experiences for students.

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Learning Where You Live: The Power of Place-Based Education

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Place-based learning is an innovative approach that engages students in their community. By integrating their physical local environment, culture, and landscaping, students learn through participation in service projects to help them gain a better understanding of their place in the world. What is Place-Based Education?