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@MHoward_ELA Giving student choices based on how they learn best helps to create a sense of ownership and self motivation among students.

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 3/3 What aspects of the traditional learning environment will you need to abandon to make room for student commitment to and ownership of learning? How difficult will this be? Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh 10/14 pages 32-61

@MHoward_ELA Assessments for/of/as learning. It can be better implemented using online tools/quizzes that give immediate feedback. With large classes it difficult to give immediate feedback for ALL students.

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 2/3 Which of the 10 teaching and learning strategies presented in the model on pg 42 do you need the most work in? Explain how you can push yourself to better implement this strategy. Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh 10/14 pages 32-61

@MHoward_ELA Learner profiles because it requires educators to customize learning based on the individual students’ specific needs focusing on how the student learns best. #HSABOOKGOALS

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 1/3 Which of the 3 Core Components do you feel most equipped to implement? Why? Learner Profiles | Customized Learning Path | Proficiency-Based Progress Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh 10/14 pages 32-61 Chapter 2

@Kenton_Barnett @MsAmshoff And creating experiences in the classroom (activities/projects) and opportunities for movement helps students with recall. #HSABOOKGOALS

I agree with the assumption about memorizing things. We live in an age where every answer is available. All you need is curiosity and an internet connection. However, we are in a system where our students take a test that relies heavily on memorization. #HSABOOKGOALS

@Kenton_Barnett Right. How many times have we heard students say "but I don't want to make a mistake." The fear of being wrong. That's why we at Hall strive to create safe spaces for students. #HSABOOKGOALS.

@MHoward_ELA Co-teaching especially when the teachers are in lock-step. #HSABOOKGOALS

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 1/3 Tell us about a time where you were part of an effective learning experience. Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh 10/7 pages 16-31 Chapter 1

@MHoward_ELA Assuming a student has a learning disability when actually they have just been away from the classroom environment for awhile. #HSABOOKGOALS

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 2/3 How can assumptions we make prevent us from seeing opportunities that may be in front of us? Which of the assumptions discussed in this chapter have led you to question your thinking and practice? 10/7 pages 16-31 Chapter 1

@bcourts1 @MHoward_ELA Right, learning by doing; creating experiences in the classroom that stick to the brain.

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 3/3 How do you help the learners in your class to make connections and see their learning as meaningful, purposeful, and useful? Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh 10/7 pages 16-31 Chapter 1

@MHoward_ELA Questioning strategies designed to lean students towards talking about their own experiences that are associated with the learning in the classroom. #HSABOOKGOALS

@bcourts1 @MHoward_ELA I agree. And that's one good thing that came out of the pandemic. We were forced, as teachers, use technology which makes data collection easier. Something we should continue going forward #HSABOOKGOALS

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 3/3 How might technology contribute to learning growth and quality work in a personalized learning environment. Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh pages 5-15

@Kenton_Barnett I agree. They are actually engaged in the learning process. #HSABOOKGOALS

@bcourts1 @MHoward_ELA I agree & would add that ownership equals self-motivtion. How often do we try and come up with incentives to get the students to take ownership of their learning? This year I like the concept of student driven goals which helps students take ownership. #HSABOOKGOALS

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 1/3 Which shift in the Author's definition do you think is the most crucial, why? Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh pages 5-15

@MHoward_ELA I find feedback to be most compelling. Students need to know how they are progressing. We use feedback in the classroom to help student understand math concepts. The *why.* #HSABOOKGOALS

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 2/3 What features of personalized learning do you find the most compelling? Which ones are already present in your classroom? Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh pages 5-15

@MHoward_ELA Using technology in the classroom makes learning fun, but it also allows students to move at their own pace. #HSABOOKGOALS

@MHoward_ELA I'm always open to trying something new in search of what works for our students. #HSABOOKGOALS

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 3/3 ARE YOU READY TO SHIFT AWAY FROM WHAT DOESNT WORK AND OPEN TO TRYING SOMETHING NEW, WHY? Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh pages Vii-4

@MHoward_ELA Yesterday's challenges are different (somewhat) for *our* learners. We must prepare our learners for *their* future.

#HSABOOKGOALS QUESTION 2/3 RESPOND TO THIS QUOTE: "WE CANT AFFORD TO PREPARE TODAY'S LEARNERS FOR YESTERDAY'S CHALLENGES OR EVEN TODAY'S." Tapping the Power of Personalized Learning by: James Rickabaugh pages Vii-4