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By Bena Kallick and Allison Zmuda How can we encourage student reflection and growth in each of the four attributes? We have found that it is helpful to pay attention to key Habits of Mind associated with voice, co-creation, social Read More …
I’m gearing up to head to Douglas County Colorado to be a part of a think tank: Create Something Great. Part of my duty is to serve on a panel to represent the educator viewpoint in conjunction with a handful Read More …
By Allison Zmuda and Bena Kallick Annie Murphy Paul wrote a thoughtful blog post with a provocative title, “Against Personalized Learning.” She described the popularity of personalized learning as an idea — a “head-nodder phrase” as she calls it — Read More …
I cried. It was during the passing period between the first two block periods of the day as I was checking my text messages and the news stopped me in mid step. “Did Grant Wiggins pass away?” Sure enough, the Read More …
By Mike Fisher This blog was originally posted on MiddleWeb and has been republished on Learning Personalized with permission In my workshops and my most recent ASCD book, Ditch the Daily Lesson Plan, I advocate for teachers to work smarter, Read More …
Within my AP/IB Biology class, students were tasked with learning about large molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids) needed for life. Traditionally, the vast majority of students find this to be their least favorite and most tedious unit of Read More …
Learning Personalized founder and creator Allison Zmuda was a guest on Principal Center Radio with Justin Baeder last week to discuss the concept and evolution of personalized learning, her current book, Learning Personalized, and her next book set to be Read More …
By: Allison Zmuda What is the future of the teaching profession in our brave new world of personalization? Personalized learning can go down one of two paths — one that marginalizes and one that embraces the role and expertise of the Read More …
If there was ever any doubt as to the importance of helping students personalize their learning experience, a recent conversation with a student convinced me of its dire need. Over the summer, this student interviewed for an internship. The interviewer Read More …
Throughout my 20+ years of teaching, I have struggled to help ALL students learn deeply. Sure, a large number succeed but I cannot allow myself to be satisfied with that. Some students succeeded because they learned (and learned very well) Read More …